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Wilfork Retires as a Patriot
Following his stellar NFL career, Vince Wilfork returned to Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017 to officially retire as a New England Patriot. Wilfork, a defensive standout and five-time Pro Bowler, played 11 of his first 13 seasons in Foxborough and helped the Patriots capture two Super Bowl championships.
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