# Sports Numbers list **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [August 24, 2005, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-numbers-list/318473 "2005-08-24T19:34:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![GrizzRich](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7ba0ec/32.png) [@GrizzRich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrizzRich)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2005, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-numbers-list/318473/21 "2005-08-25T05:24:16Z")
77 - Howie Long 44 - John Riggins ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2005, 5:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-numbers-list/318473/22 "2005-08-25T05:39:43Z")
13 - Wilt Chamberlain 32 - Magic Johnson. 91 - Dennis Rodman. Even if anybody else had worn it… ---
**Author:** ![E.Thorp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/898d66/32.png) [@E.Thorp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E.Thorp)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2005, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-numbers-list/318473/23 "2005-08-25T05:41:59Z")
In my NFL fandom days (ca. 1978-85) I remember that #12 had a reputation for great quarterbacks. Roger Staubach, Terry Bradshaw, Ken Stabler, and Bob Griese come to mind. And I hate to say it, but #32 = OJ Simpson. ---
**Author:** ![soulmurk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b782af/32.png) [@soulmurk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/soulmurk)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2005, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-numbers-list/318473/24 "2005-08-25T05:49:40Z")
Few numbers I didn’t see covered yet: 28 - Darrell Green 30 - Martin Brodeur 12 - Terry Bradshaw or, more likely, Joe Namath 72 - William “Refrigerator” Perry 84 - Randy Moss 81 - Chris Carter 92 - Michael Strahan and as much as I hate to even mention their names: 7 - John Elway 21 - Deion Sanders ---
**Author:** ![soulmurk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b782af/32.png) [@soulmurk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/soulmurk)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2005, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-numbers-list/318473/25 "2005-08-25T05:52:02Z")
> [@E. Thorp](#): > > In my NFL fandom days (ca. 1978-85) I remember that #12 had a reputation for great quarterbacks. Roger Staubach, Terry Bradshaw, Ken Stabler, and Bob Griese come to mind. Yeah, I noticed that there seem to be quite a few QB’s from that era (and beyond) with that number. I guess it all depends on what area of the country you’re from or what team you like. In the spirit of the OP, my opinion is that Namath made the number famous. But then again, I’m from Jersey. ---
**Author:** ![jackelope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a6a055/32.png) [@jackelope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackelope)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2005, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-numbers-list/318473/26 "2005-08-25T06:13:05Z")
> [@soulmurk](#): > > 7 - John Elway I must concur. And I hate hate HATE Elway; I’m a lifelong Falcons fan (remember Elway’s last game?) and a sometime Chiefs fan. ---
**Author:** ![EllisDee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellisdee/32/4531_2.png) [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2005, 8:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-numbers-list/318473/27 "2005-08-25T08:44:23Z")
> [@soulmurk](#): > > 92 - Michael Strahan As much as I would love for this to be true, I think **hendy** ’s might be more well-known: > [@hendy](#): > > 92 - Reggie White “The message you have entered is too short. Please lengthen your message to at least 2 characters.” WTF? ---
**Author:** ![Trillionaire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/aeb1de/32.png) [@Trillionaire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trillionaire)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2005, 8:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-numbers-list/318473/28 "2005-08-25T08:56:41Z")
I’m sure I won’t be alone in nominating **Pele** for number 10 ---
**Author:** ![EllisDee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellisdee/32/4531_2.png) [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2005, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-numbers-list/318473/29 "2005-08-26T02:33:29Z")
> [@Trillionaire](#): > > I’m sure I won’t be alone in nominating **Pele** for number 10 Yeah, I third or fourth Pele for #10. But for folks in the NY tri-state area, the battle for #10 dominance will get intriguing pretty darn quick. Right now, it’s the recovering-from-surgery-shoulder versus the sprained-and-bruised-elbow, both on the throwing arms. Good times. ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2005, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-numbers-list/318473/30 "2005-08-26T02:37:44Z")
> [@want2know](#): > > As much of a Reggie fan as I am, #44 should rightfully belong to the man for whom Reggie wore it as a tribute: **Henry Aaron**.Just MHO, ya unnerstand. 😃 Aaron popped into my head first too. In fact, Aaron - 44 was one of the first things I thought of when I opened the thread. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2005, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-numbers-list/318473/31 "2005-08-26T02:45:25Z")
As long as 15 & 49 are open i will nominate 2 more retired Yankees 15 was the Captain of the Yankees Thurman Munson. Died tragically in '79 when his plane crashed. Many 15’s still seen in NY. He was the first Capt since Gehrig and died even more tragically. 15 I still miss you, the sports hero of my childhood. 49: Gator, Louisiana Lightning. Ron Guidry. In 1978 he put together the best single season of any pitcher in last 35 years and carried his team to the World Series. (With some timely help by Bucky F’ing Dent) ---
**Author:** ![Quercus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/7ab992/32.png) [@Quercus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quercus)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2005, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-numbers-list/318473/32 "2005-08-26T17:58:24Z")
Maybe on the list by default, but I can’t think of any one else with it, and it is a somewhat iconic image: 00 - Robert Parish which of course immediately brings up 33 – Larry Bird (I think Bird wins on the cultural significance meter over Kareem. After all, “Do the Right Thing” didn’t use a Kareem jersey for a plot point). ---
**Author:** ![kidchameleon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/898d66/32.png) [@kidchameleon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kidchameleon)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2005, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-numbers-list/318473/33 "2005-08-26T18:17:33Z")
> [@soulmurk](#): > > 21 - Deion Sanders Can we just cheat and leave it as Sanders? ---
**Author:** ![brianjedi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@brianjedi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brianjedi)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2005, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-numbers-list/318473/34 "2005-08-26T18:57:47Z")
14 almost has to go to A.J. Foyt, I think. 6 - Stan Musial 20 - Lou Brock 43 - Richard Petty 45 - Bob Gibson 88 - Michael Irvin ---
**Author:** ![AskNott](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asknott/32/5790_2.png) [@AskNott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AskNott)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2005, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-numbers-list/318473/35 "2005-08-26T19:10:07Z")
14 is A.J. Foyt, Jr. 43 Richard Petty. Petty Racing has farmed out the number to several undistinguished drivers since King Richard retired. It was good for a chuckle when **Buckshot Jones** drove **00**. ---
**Author:** ![brownie55](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f14d63/32.png) [@brownie55](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brownie55)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2005, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-numbers-list/318473/36 "2005-08-26T19:44:55Z")
> [@brianjedi](#): > > 14 almost has to go to A.J. Foyt, I think. > > 6 - Stan Musial > 20 - Lou Brock > 43 - Richard Petty > 45 - Bob Gibson > 88 - Michael Irvin For 88 I respectfully submit Lynn Swan. ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2005, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-numbers-list/318473/37 "2005-08-26T20:56:40Z")
> [@Marley23](#): > > 91 - Dennis Rodman. Even if anybody else had worn it… Sergei Fedorov wears #91 and would probably be a better choice. I mean Anna K beats Carmen Electra any day of the week. ---
**Author:** ![kelly5078](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/6f9a4e/32.png) [@kelly5078](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kelly5078)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2005, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-numbers-list/318473/38 "2005-08-26T22:00:22Z")
#9 - Roger Maris (did it w/o steroids) ---
**Author:** ![yellowval](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/919ad9/32.png) [@yellowval](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yellowval)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2005, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-numbers-list/318473/39 "2005-08-26T22:19:33Z")
> [@soulmurk](#): > > 81 - Chris Carter Nitpick: Cris Carter was #80. #81 is currently worn by Nate Burleson (Carter’s #80 is retired). I’m sure this was just an “oops” on your part, so I apologize for the nitpick. ---
**Author:** ![jsc1953](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/5daacb/32.png) [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2005, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-numbers-list/318473/40 "2005-08-26T23:29:39Z")
We got this far without: 24 - Willie Mays ??? For shame! Aaron and McCovey wore 44 pretty much simultaneously (and both were from Mobile, AL)…but even as a diehard Giants fan, I’ll graciously accede 44 to Hank. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-numbers-list/318473.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-numbers-list/318473.md?page=3)