Shields Calls It a Career
Next chapter for Shields.
By Nick Athan
Warpaint Illustrated Publisher
Posted Apr 15, 2007
After much debate this offseason, Chiefs Pro Bowl right guard Will Shields is calling it a career. His website, Willtosucced.org, announced the 14-year veteran’s retirement today.
"The love for the game never decreased but, as the years passed, the physical requirements of the game became harder to fulfill each and every day," Shields said on his website. "If it was up to me I would play football forever but, as we all know, that is unrealistic."
Shields was the ultimate ‘Iron Man’ in a profession that generally doesn’t allow anyone to play as long as he did. In addition to his longevity, Shields’ play on the field was impressive as was his charitable work in the community.
In 1993 he started the Will to Succeed Foundation. It was established for the purpose of inspiring, guiding and improving the lives of abused, battered and neglected women and children in the Kansas City area.
"If there's one kid who we can impact, then our efforts are all worthwhile,” says Shields of his foundation on his website.
With his retirement, he can now devote more time to his charitable causes. He leaves the game with his head held high, feeling good that he went out on his terms.
"I am looking forward to a future filled with sports in mind," said Shields. "Whether it is in the stands, on
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