Steve McNair: 1973-2009

McNair, shared League MVP honors with Payton Manning in 2003. Here the two Pro Bowlers greet each other before a game in Nashville in 2004. Suggested Reading Exclusive: Scott Evans Spills the Tea on His Viral Interview with Mary J. Blige and That Infamous Burger King Ad Amid Recent Deaths of Black Women, Expert Details…

McNair, shared League MVP honors with Payton Manning in 2003. Here the two Pro Bowlers greet each other before a game in Nashville in 2004.

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After two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, McNair announced his retirement in April 2008. He seemed unhappy about leaving the game behind.

Steve McNair in January 2004 talking about his 2003 MVP award after elading the Tennessee Titan to the playoffs.

A tragic final exit for Steve NcNair, shot and killed on the Fourth of July.

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