What makes a big, grown NFL star break down and just cry his eyes out? Brett Favre bawled over retiring. Ray Lewis bawled over victory. And Terrell Owens bawled over losing.

On Sunday, the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers will face off in New Orleans, La. at Super Bowl 47. One of them will go home in tears. But before that happens, here are some memorable moments of professional athletes crying.

Ray Lewis Cries at Win Over Denver Broncos

Brett Favre Cries during Retirement Speech

Terrell Owens Crying at Loss to Giants

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