Ray Lewis retirement: What's his next business play?

For 17 years, the routine has been the same. The music starts, the fireworks go off and Ray Lewis runs out onto the field in Charm City to lead the Baltimore Ravens defense.

That will all change, possibly starting on Sunday. Lewis said Wednesday that he will retire after the conclusion of the 2012 season — and possibly taking his career path quickly toward the business world he has previously only dabbled in.

The 37-year-old linebacker could be successful in numerous career paths including broadcasting,…