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Falcons livestream Vick, White retirement ceremony

Former Atlanta Falcons players Roddy White, right, and Michael Vick are seen during halftime of game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Atlanta.

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Former Atlanta Falcons players Roddy White, right, and Michael Vick are seen during halftime of game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Atlanta.
By Juliakate E Culpepper
June 12, 2017

The Atlanta Falcons’ retirement ceremony for former quarterback Michael Vick and wide receiver Roddy White will be streamed on Facebook Live beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon.

On Friday, the Falcons announced they would hold a special retirement ceremony to honor Vick and White. Falcons owner Arthur Blank and well as several current and former Falcons are expected to attend.

The Falcons posted a “Thank you” video on Monday afternoon to the two legends.

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