“I’m retired.  Is that good enough?  Which camera do you want me to look into?  This one?  I’m done.  I’m not playing football anymore.” – Marshawn Lynch

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Marshawn Lynch confirms his retirement in a rare interview set to air on 60 MINUTES SPORTS this Tuesday, June 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME.  The elusive Lynch speaks candidly with 60 MINUTES SPORTS correspondent and Sports Illustrated Executive Editor Jon Wertheim, confirming on camera for the first time that he is finished playing football. 

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