Tom Brady called time on a 20-season stint with the New England Patriots in March, having led the team to unprecedented success.
April 16 marks the 20th anniversary since the quarterback was drafted by the Patriots, before going on to become one of the most successful sportsmen on the planet.
The date is also the day a Sri Lankan cricket icon – offspinner Muttiah Muralitharan – was born, while tennis legend Arthur Ashe decided to call it a day on April 16, 1980.
We take a look at what has previously occurred across sport on this day.