Yao Ming retires

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Editor's Notes: Finally, Yao Ming has decided he's done with the comebacks, done with the endless rehabilitations of his reconstructed left foot. Yao Ming decided to retire. He leaves the game a conquering hero, a forever figure in the sport.

Personal information
Date of birth: September 12, 1980 
Place of birth: Shanghai, China 
Nationality: Chinese 
Listed height: 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) 
Listed weight: 310 lb (141 kg)


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Response from media

China.org.cn: Yao Ming's retirement signals end of era
 New York Times: On basketball: Yao did much in little time
 Yahoo: Yao leaves lasting imprint on NBA
ESPN: Yao was an international basketball star
NBA.com: Despite foot injuries, Yao stood tall
Sportsnet: There is no next 
Glaobal Times: Yao Ming's legacy can be felt in all sports

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