Looking back: Former Falcons center Todd McClure

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Looking back: Former Falcons center Todd McClure

Photos of ex-Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Todd McClure.

Falcons veteran center Todd McClure lets out a victory yell on the sidelines following kicker Matt Bryant's game winning field goal for a 30-28 victory over the Seahawks on Jan. 13, 2013. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Todd McClure makes his formal retirement announcement on Monday, March 25, 2013, in Atlanta. McClure spent his entire 14-season career with the Falcons. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Falcons veteran center Todd McClure was sporting a bleached mohawk in 2008. CURTIS COMPTON / ccompton@ajc.com

Falcons Michael Turner (33) runs behind center Todd McClure for a first down in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in 2008. JOHNNY CRAWFORD/ AJC

Falcons QB Matt Ryan just gets off a pass thanks to the protection from center Todd McClure. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Falcons center Todd McClure (left) blocks Chargers' Ian Scott in 2009. Curtis Compton, ccompton@ajc.com

The Falcons' Todd McClure relaxes with his son Maverick in 2003. (REBECCA REID/AJC staff)

Falcons' veteran center Todd McClure eyes the field while preparing to play the Cardinals in 2012. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Falcons center Todd McClure jumps on Michael Turner's back after Turner's short touchdown run in 2012. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Falcons center Todd McClure prepares to hike the ball to Matt Ryan in 2011. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Falcons center Todd McClure takes the football from Michael Turner and spikes it in the end zone following Turner's touchdown run for a 27-17 lead over the Packers in 2008. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Falcons center Todd McClure (62) manhandles Raiders defensive tackle Terdell Sands in 2008. CURTIS COMPTON / ccompton@ajc.com

Todd McClure (62) leads the Falcons onto the field in 2012. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

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Falcons veteran center Todd McClure lets out a victory yell on the sidelines following kicker Matt Bryant's game winning field goal for a 30-28 victory over the Seahawks on Jan. 13, 2013. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

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