Tittle retired after the 1964 season at the age of 38 (born October 24, 1926).
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Y. A. Tittle is 86 years old (birthdate: October 24, 1926).
Emeritus is a suffix added to the title of a person retired from active service, but retaining rank or title. An example is a retired professor who has the title Professor Emeritus. A person who is retired but retains an honorary title corresponding to the position that was held immediately before retirement. e.g. an emeritus professor is a retired professor.
Professor Emeritus.
Major
He retired when he was 39 years old.
He was 37 years old when he retired
General Retired
it got retired
The title is retired.
he retired in 1945
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