Here are four takeaways:
1. Dr. Rettig joined the Colts in 1984 when the team relocated to Indianapolis. He stepped down as head team physician before the 2017 season.
2. Dr. Rettig will continue serving the Colts as emeritus associate team physician. Tom Klootwyk, MD, took over as head team physician.
3. Throughout his time with the Colts, Dr. Rettig performed surgery on more than 50 players.
4. Dr. Rettig is now pursuing his private orthopedic practice at Methodist Sports Medicine Center in Indianapolis.
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