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Hayder 'Haypro' Hussein Retires


Photo Credit: David Zhou

Team Liquid have today announced the retirement of Hayder Haypro Hussein. While Haypro never saw the Starcraft 2 success of some of his team mates, he had developed a cult following amongst the Starcraft community which gave him the nickname "The Banjo" (a play on the word Bonjwa). He is largely known for his deadpan delivery and underdog status which culminated in an unexpected run through MLG Providence.

Originally Posted by Haypro

Why am I retiring? My motivation for the game has been declining. I don't have the same drive anymore and since I'm part of the older generation of gamers, I couldn't give sc2 another chance even if I wanted. I've decided to finish school and start the next chapter of my life. I have no idea what that will be, but I have my dreams and I hope to make them come true. Though I won't be playing professionally, I will still be watching SC2 tournaments and staying close with Team Liquid. Liquid isn't just a great professional team for us, it's also a second family for all the players.

Team Liquid Manager Victor Nazgul Goossens had the following to say about Haypro's departure:

Originally Posted by Nazgul

Going back to school is not something you decide on in an instant, so I've known about Hayder's decision for some time. During the IPL TAC3 finals, it hit me that it was the last time Hayder would be with us at a tournament as a progamer, and what it meant to lose his presence. I will miss it very much, as will everyone on Liquid.

Hapyro joins former team mate Jonathan Jinro Walsh as the second Team Liquid player to retire from the game in a short few months.

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