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re: Do you believe jersey numbers should be retired?

Posted on 8/15/19 at 11:35 am to
Posted by BamaGradinTn
Murfreesboro
Member since Dec 2008
26993 posts
Posted on 8/15/19 at 11:35 am to
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Who was the only professional athlete to have his number retired while he was still an active player?


Gehrig?
I feel like I’ve seen before he had his retired during his speech


Nope. Right sport, though.

The correct answer may be rather surprising.
This post was edited on 8/15/19 at 11:36 am
Posted by El Mattadorr
Member since Mar 2019
2374 posts
Posted on 8/15/19 at 11:42 am to
Did the Babe have his number retired for Boston while playing with the Yanks?
Posted by I Bleed Garnet
Cullman, AL
Member since Jul 2011
54846 posts
Posted on 8/15/19 at 11:57 am to
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The correct answer may be rather surprising.


I actually had to look up Gehrig after that.
Got it confused, he was actually the first American pro sports team player to have his number retired

For your question. Not a fricking clue.

frick it I’ll guess. Wade Boggs With then Rays?
This post was edited on 8/15/19 at 11:58 am
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