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Julio Franco Calls It Quits
Published 5/3/2008 by Paul Moro at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... It's the end of a 26-year-long journey for Julio Franco, the 49-year old famously known for his longevity. On Wednesday, Franco, who had been playing in Mexico for the Quintana Roo Tigers, announced his retirement to his teammates and the information was made public on Thursday via a post on the team's website. ...

Julio Franco Retires
Published 5/4/2008 by R.J. Anderson at Beyond the Box Score: Front Page Posts
... A disappointing end to an amazingly long career. Let these totals sink in: 23 seasons over 25 years Eight teams Seven positions, six on the field (plus DH) Only 98 post-season at-bats. Three All-Star appearances, includes being named the All-Star MVP for the 1990 game. Estimated earnings: ~25 million Franco isn't a hall of famer by any stretch, but a world without Franco playing baseball isn't going to be the same. In fact, he's going to age faster now in our minds than he ever did playing ball, for instance Jesse Orosco is ...