Daurice Fountain battled at every turn in his professional football journey. Yet in his goodbye to the game, the veteran wide receiver made it clear that he loved every step.
A former member of the Kansas City Chiefs, Fountain announced his decision to retire from the National Football League on Saturday. He let his intentions be known via a heartfelt post on social media that allowed him to express his appreciation in spite of the many hurdles against him.
Here's a transcript of what Fountain had to say:
"Dear Football, It breaks my heart to say this, but I believe our time has come to an end.