Sapp Honored At Retirement
Party
Jun/30/08 05:24 PM Filed in:
Warrren Sapp
TAMPA — Friends and
former teammates from the Bucs gathered at the
Seminole Hard Rock Casino on Saturday night to
honor Warren Sapp.
The 35-year-old defensive tackle retired in January
after nine years in Tampa and four seasons with the
Raiders.
Sapp arrived fashionably late, strolling into his
retirement party two hours into the festivities. While
a DJ kept the music going, guests dined on sushi and an
assortment of appetizers.
"Warren's the straw that stirred our drink," said Bucs
coach Jon Gruden, who attended the party with his wife,
Cindy.
Fans also were on hand to celebrate Sapp's storied
career. A video montage displayed career highlights for
the 1999 NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
"He was the most fierce competitor I ever played with,"
former Bucs linebacker Shelton Quarles said.
Part of the proceeds went to the Children's Cancer
Center in Tampa.
Other notables in the crowd included Bucs running back
Warrick Dunn, Bucs defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin
and Raiders coach Lane Kiffin.
(tbo.com)