Will Ray Lewis be remembered as one of the greatest linebackers of all time, or a man who tried to cover up murder?
It's a complex question to a complex individual.
Lewis, in the twilight of his career, announced he will retire at the end of 2012-2013 season, his 17th.
Lewis will certainly continue on to a successful post-NFL career, with endorsement deals and a seat as an NFL commentator. He'll even get paid to give words of wisdom and inspire others to greatness.
But what's hard to shake is the murder of two men in 2000. Lewis was convicted of obstruction of justice in the stabbing deaths of two men. He pled guilty, and even testified against two friends.
Yet, even with Lewis' testimony, his friends weren't convicted. In essence, he was convicted of covering up a non-criminal act.
That is the dilemma that is Ray Lewis. He is an inspiration on the field. He's hard hitting and savvy. His pre-game ritual is legendary, and makes over-the-hill couch potatoes feel like they can suit up and play.
But two men are dead, and Ray-Ray confessed to playing a role in that. But he was sentenced, served his time, and will wind up in the NFL Hall of Fame.
The question is, should he be?
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