Honorable mentions: John Smoltz, Adrian Beltre, Mickey Lolich. Why hes here: One of the greatest pichers ever, Maddux won four straight Cy Youngs and was elected to the Hall of Fame in a landslide on his first try. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Eventually, Johnson would take the title of the top driver on the NASCAR circuit. However, just including his time with the Giants he had a .312/.477/.666 slash line with 586 home runs. This was a neck-and-neck battle between Randle and Dwight Freeney, but in the end the guy currently in the Hall of Fame gets the nod. Some other excellent NFL stars wore 75, including Jonathan Ogden and Deacon Jones. 42 for all teams. Once he won 10 races in a row. Jim Reineking. 29 on occasion. Carew made the All-Star team in 18 of his 19 seasons in the majors and was elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year on the ballot (1991). Why he's here: Gibson was an elite pitcher, and he just barely edges out fellow elite pitcher Pedro Martinez for the top spot due to a longer career. Honorable mentions: Rick Reuschel, Sam McDowell. Instead he became one of the best pass rushers in the league. Mike Singletary was a formidable linebacker patrolling the field in the NFL. Honorable mentions: Tony Gwynn, Robin Yount, Billy Pierce. A legend and an important historical figure, Robinson also was a heck of a player, winning Rookie of the Year and MVP honors and posting five straight seasons of 7.0 WAR or better. 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The heart and soul of the Yankees dynasties of the '50s, Yogi Berra won three MVP awards and had a seven-year stretch during which he never finished lower than fourth in the voting. He led the league in receiving touchdowns three times and finished his career with 1,078 receptions. The Celtics' big man averaged 22.5 rebounds in his career; between his mastery of the glass and his shot-blocking skills, few players have been more intimidating in the paint. But he also captured the American imagination -- for his grace in the field, for his 56-game hitting streak in 1941, even for his rocky marriage to Marilyn Monroe. 9. Honorable mentions: Joe Morgan, Gene Tenace, Andy Van Slyke. One guy who was hard to strikeout? Do you have a blog? Gehrig finished with 493 homers and a .340 career batting average, and he was even better in the World Series the Iron Horse hit .361 and popped 10 homers in 34 games as his Yankees claimed the title six times in seven tries. 97. The Bus rumbled his way to a career 13,662 yards in his career. But when he joined the Giants, that number had obviously been retired in honor of Mays, so Bonds chose the number 25 his father wore while Mays teammate. Bettis is in the Hall of Fame, as is pitcher Gaylord Perry, but Perry wore a few numbers in his career. Sandberg made 10 consecutive All-Star teams from 1984-93 and was named the 1984 NL MVP as he helped the Cubs make the playoffs that season for the first time since 1945. Why he's here: The 1978 AL Cy Young winner led the AL in wins twice and ERA twice and had his number retired by the Yankees. Dan Marino wore 13 and had an amazing career even if he didnt win a Super Bowl. Which got us thinking about the greatest athletes -- across all sports -- who wore each number, from 00 to 99. Years active: 2011-present He helped them win three World Series while also winning a Cy Young for himself. 73 for 11 seasons. Do you have a sports website? Ralph Branca - Baseball. Allen Iverson was a dynamic NBA player. To purchase Any Given Number, go to SI.com/anygivennumber. Few players in any sport can match Russell's leadership and championship rsum. Its rare for a middle linebacker to get a ton of awards love, but Lewis managed to be named Defensive Player of the Year twice. Carlton Fisk may be the most famous player to don No. We dont think so. All Rights Reserved. USA TODAY. 18 in 14 of his 18 seasons, including the 2004 season when he helped the Red Sox win the World Series and end the Curse of the Bambino, and 2009, when he helped the Yankees to a World Series title. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Josh Beckett wore No. He played only nine games for the Red Sox and posted a 42 OPS+, but he also had one of the most memorable moments from. What a slouch! There werent many names to consider for 67. Orr scored 100 points in a season six times, before his knees failed him too young. Johnny Unitas wore the No. Not even Wes Unseld can contend with the big German here. Then again, he played only nine seasons. Like Petty and Earnhardt, he won the NASCAR season title seven times. He once had 20 sacks in a season and had 126.5 sacks in his career. We present them here for purely educational purposes. He won five MVPs wearing No. Moses Malone was a great player who wore two, but he wore a few other numbers as well. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, April 30, 2:31PM. That being said, Cruyff is a legend in the world of soccer and helped make Total Football a reality. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. And is No. He deservedly is in his sports Hall of Fame, unlike another guy who wore 47, Jack Morris. Why hes here: Eight seasons into his career with the Red Sox, Boggs owned a .352 batting average and five AL batting titles. GALLERY: Top pro athletes bynumber, from 00 to 99, Jim Otto, NFL; Robert Parish, NBA; Ken Burrough, NFL, Russell Westbrook, NBA; Al Oliver, MLB; Gilbert Arenas, NBA, Oscar Robertson, NBA; Warren Moon, NFL; Ozzie Smith, MLB; Billy Martin, MLB; Pee Wee Reese, MLB, Derek Jeter, MLB;Moses Malone, NBA; Brian Leetch, NHL; Rusty Wallace, NASCAR;Al MacInnis, NHL, Babe Ruth, MLB; Dwyane Wade, NBA; Allen Iverson, NBA; Dale Earnhardt, NASCAR;Bronko Nagurski, NFL; Harmon Killebrew, MLB; Candace Parker, WNBA;Diana Taurasi, WNBA, Lou Gehrig, MLB;Brett Favre, NFL;Bobby Orr, NHL; Mel Ott, MLB; Duke Snider, MLB, Paul Molitor, MLB, Joe DiMaggio, MLB; Johnny Bench, MLB; Hank Greenberg, MLB; Paul Hornung, NFL; Brooks Robinson, MLB; George Brett, MLB; Nicklas Lidstrom, NHL;Dawn Staley, WNBA, Bill Russell, NBA; Julius Erving, NBA; Stan Musial, MLB; Al Kaline, MLB, Mickey Mantle, MLB; John Elway, NFL; David Beckham, soccer; Tiny Archibald, NBA;Phil Esposito, NHL, Cal RipkenJr., MLB; Yogi Berra, MLB; Troy Aikman, NFL; Steve Young, NFL;Carl Yastrzemski, MLB; Joe Morgan, MLB; Willie Stargell, MLB;Kobe Bryant, NBA, Ted Williams, MLB; Gordie Howe, NHL; Bob Pettit, NBA; Bill Elliott, NASCAR; Rocket Richard, NHL; Bobby Hull, NHL; Drew Brees, NFL; Roger Maris, MLB, Walt Frazier, NBA; Fran Tarkenton, NFL; Pele, soccer;Diego Maradona, soccer;Guy Lafleur, NHL; Chipper Jones, MLB; Lionel Messi, soccer, Isaiah Thomas, NBA; Mark Messier, NHL; Elvin Hayes, NBA; Yao Ming, NBA; Cale Yarborough, NASCAR;Teresa Weatherspoon, WNBA, Tom Brady, NFL; Joe Namath, NFL; Terry Bradshaw, NFL; John Stockton, NBA;Jim Kelly, NFL; Ken Stabler, NFL; Roger Staubach, NFL; Roberto Alomar, MLB, Wilt Chamberlain, NBA; Dan Marino, NFL; Alex Rodriguez, MLB; Steve Nash, NBA; James Harden, NBA, Pete Rose, MLB; Bob Cousy, NBA; A.J. LT was named Defensive Player of the Year three times with the Giants. Munoz played 13 seasons, and the only seasons he missed the Pro Bowl were his first and last. In his first five full seasons with the Cardinals, the colorful right-hander won 120 games (and saved 30), won an MVP and finished second twice, threw 1,531 innings and compiled a 3.04 ERA. Starr may not hold this title for much longer, though, as Patrick Mahomes wears No. Hes not in the Hall of Fame yet, but he will be one day soon (he was just 23 votes shy of being part of the Class of 2016). Plus, there was the playoff heroics for the Diamondbacks and Red Sox. 46 for an extended period. Lots of options here. It's the day Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball and debuted for the Brooklyn Dodgers.. Or write about sports? That game was an aberration for Larsen, who otherwise had a middling career, but it was right on track for Berra, who was on the receiving end of 173 shutouts. 96 for four seasons. He led the NL in batting average seven times and in OPS seven times, though that statistic didnt exist during his career and finished with a career .331 average. This was not an easy one. Montana wore 19 when he moved from San Francisco to Kansas City, but he spent only two years with the Chiefs. Why hes here: Grove didnt make his big-league debut until 1925, when he was 25 years old, but he wasted no time becoming a star he led the AL in strikeouts each of his first seven years in the majors. Why he's here: The hard-throwing Yankee has established himself as one of baseball's top relievers over the past two seasons. We didnt have to think about this for a second. He spent almost the entirety of his career with the Cowboys, making six straight All-Pro squads. He was one of the first stars of NASCAR, and some still consider him the best driver ever. He won the 1977 AL MVP when he batted .388 with 16 triples, 14 homers, 100 RBIs, 23 stolen bases and 128 runs scored for the Twins. Since the switch, A-Rod has often been the center of controversy, but hes also won a pair of AL MVP awards and popped 342 homers in 11 seasons. Before he did that, it was an unthinkable feat. He already has three MVPs and should have even more than that. . Hasek won six Vezinas, but on top of that he won the Hart twice. Hes done so many incredible things already, and hes not quite done yet. Rivers hasnt been to a Super Bowl, and the odds are that he wont do it at this point, even after joining the Colts. Dierdorf, who you surely remember from his TV commentary work, wore 72 for the entirety of his career, which ended with him in the Hall of Fame. 24. His Philadelphia Athletics didnt actually wear uniform numbers until 1931 (Grove was 30-4 with a 2.06 ERA that year), so Grove only wore 10 in 11 of his seasons, but he still gets the nod here (he led the AL in ERA six of those 11 years, btw). Why he's here: The future Hall of Famer wore No. Why he's here: No one else in MLB history has worn No. Hockey is also strongly represented with Brett Hull and Mike Bossy among others to sport the number in the NHL. Steph Curry is getting close to being the choice here. The franchise has retired Drysdales number after he spent 14 seasons in Dodger blue. He wore it when he scored 100 points in one game. 53, thats not going to happen for any young Dodgers players. Why he's here: Underrated Bobby Abreu is Drysdale's only real competition. Thomas, though, is underrated. 19. 11-99, and why, grab a copy at your nearest book store or go to SI.com/anygivennumber. Allen was known for his massive arms and incredible strength, which helped him become an elite offensive lineman. 23, we rank the best all-time WNBA players by jersey number. He made seven straight Pro Bowls in the 2000s and was named to the All-Decade team by the Hall of Fame as well. 56 is even close. 1 by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for 310 weeks, including a record 237 .more. So instead, were going with Theodore, who wore an odd number for a goalie. A few excellent pass rushers wore 92, including Michael Strahan, who has the NFL record for most sacks in a season. The Steel Curtain defense was famous for its vicious front seven, but it needed Blount back there in the secondary patrolling as well. Why he's here: The long-time Angels Reliever is the best of a so-so group who wore No. The iconic athletes are also indelibly linked to a number, or numbers, they wore. If not for that, he might have become the third-ever player to notch 800 goals. We go from a Red Wings legend to the greatest Lions player of all time. In fact, nobody is within 1,000 yards of him. Before him, defensemen were just that: defenders. The still-active Wainwright edges out ageless Jamie Moyer. Quiz Source Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 4:39AM. There is great, and then there is Joe DiMaggio. Even NHL players like Bobby Orr and Scott Stevens sported the 4 on their backs while making an impact in their sport. (Keep reading to find out if we did.) Why hes here: Maybe the best pure hitter of all time, Williams finished his career with 521 home runs and a.344 average despite missing all or most of five seasons (1943-45 and 1952-53) while serving in the military. Why he's here: Not much to choose from, to be honest. 25. Honorable mentions: Lou Whitaker, Pee Wee Reese, Richie Ashburn, Why hes here: Jeters career was nothing short of amazing. He helped change the position, showing that a tight end could be a de facto receiver out there. Honorable mentions: Nolan Ryan, Orlando Cepeda, Willie Randolph. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. He played for all four of the Steelers Super Bowl-winning squads in the 70s, and he was once named the Defensive Player of the Year on a team with names like Joe Greene and Jack Lambert. Stats: 1455 games played, 20.3 points per game, 12.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 blocks, League: NBA Why he's here: A two-time Cy Young winner who lead his league in ERA and strikeouts three times each, Santana was the clear choice here. Why he's here: Rincon wore No. When was the last time Mean wasnt attached to his name? Well Hendricks was both. No. In fact, the iron man offensive lineman played in every game for 14 straight seasons. Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history, Frequently Asked Questions about the NBA, WNBA and Basketball, Basketball-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREE. 8 and 24. NBA fans have representation, as well, with Joe Dumars, Charles Barkley, and Chris Webber among the famous players to wear the number. This was a really tough one. Its not the most exciting of numbers, but Bart Starr did lead the Packers to the first two Super Bowl wins of all time. Joe DiMaggios 56-game hitting streak might never be topped. Hes remembered wearing Nos. Michael Jordan. So check out the list of athletes who wore 3 and help decide who deserves to rank the highest for wearing this iconic jersey number. Probably before his iconic Coca-Cola ad. The longtime Chief once led the NFL with 102 catches, and he ranks in the top 10 in career receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. Lawrence Taylor, NFL; Shawne Merriman, NFL; Martin Truex Jr., NASCAR 57 Francisco Rodriguez, MLB; Tom Jackson, NFL; Dwight Stephenson, NFL 58 Jack Lambert, NFL; Derrick Thomas, NFL; Carl Banks,. Honorable mentions: Dwight Gooden, Hal Newhouser, Ted Lyons. When all is said and done, we might recognize Trout as the best player in MLB history. We do want to shout out Chad Johnson, in part because he changed his named to Chad Ochocinco in honor of his number. Ripken is best-known for his Iron Man streak of 2,632 consecutive games played (Lou Gehrig previously held the record at 2,130) but he also made the All-Star team 19 times and won the 1991 AL MVP, too. Ovechkin is still an active player who, hopefully, has a few more years left in his career. Parish earned those rings by taking on three of the league's. Mays hit 660 home runs, stole 338 bases and finished in the top six of the NL MVP voting 12 times in a 13-year stretch (he won the award in 1954 and 1965). The seven-footer teamed with Larry Bird and Kevin McKale in the iconic frontcourt that led the Celtics to three NBA titles in the 1980s. Christiansen isnt a big name, but he had some great years with the Raiders. Why he's here: Fielder has worn No. Roger Clemens would have been a good choice, but he wore a couple of other numbers. He would become famous in the 1951 playoffs for surrendering Bobby Thomson's "shot heard round the world" home run, one of the most famous home runs of all-time. To purchase Any Given Number, go to SI.com/anygivennumber. Hes led the league in points per game four times, and the Hall will come calling when he retires. Not that this was super easy. Since Earnhardt drove the 3 car, and Babe Ruth wore No. 3, he didnt have much of a chance. Fun fact: Kramer also served as the Green Bay kicker for three seasons. Bryant and Gordon are all-time greats in their sports, but Mays is on their level and maybe even better. Dallas Mavericks ( 88, 90) Al-Farouq Aminu. Unfortunately for him, he spent half his career in other numbers. Brady and the No. After his rookie season, when he had only eight sacks, Ware never failed to have double-digit sacks in a season in which he played at least 14 games. Not only did he compile a 2.75 career ERA in the regular season, but the lefty had a 2.71 ERA in 22 World Series starts, and was a huge reason those Yankees teams won the championship six times. Injuries caught up to Santana and will keep him out of the Hall of Fame, but at his peak he was incredible. His best year may have been in a different number, but the bulk of his Hall-of-Fame career in Seattle came wearing 96, so hes still the choice here. Allen was actually named to the Hall of Fames All-Decade team in both the 90s and the 2000s. LeBron James made a bold choice of wearing the same number as the man he was considered the heir apparent to. Parish earned those rings by taking on three of the league's legendary big men in the NBA Finals: Moses Malone in '81, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in '84 and Hakeem Olajuwon in '86. Some leagues wouldnt let him do it, and when that was the case he wore No. Apparently Pittsburgh Penguins history is filled with great players who wear unusual numbers. No NBA player has ever wore No. 1 of 100 0 - Russell Westbrook Troy Taormina/USA TODAY Sports For this number, we're including guys. Sure, hes in the Hall of Fame, but the man was All-Pro six times and won Defensive Player of the Year once. He has more sacks, for example, with 137.5. Why he's here: Not a lot to choose from. 12 when he signed with the rival Yankees as a free agent after the 1992 season, and thats the number he wore the final seven seasons of his Hall of Fame career. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Petty is simply known as The King, which may say it all. We feel comfortable saying Gonzalez is the best tight end ever. Since the other choices at 14 werent incredibly obvious, Bob Cousy, Pete Rose, et al, we decided to honor Cruyff here. 31. 25. Kevin Garnett wore No. 99 J.J. Watt. This was a battle of three linebackers: two in the Hall of Fame and one headed there. Hes already eighth in goals in NHL history and has led the league in goals eight times. The striking, photo-driven book, SI takes a comprehensive look at jersey numbers 00 to 99, across all sports and eras, to decide which elite pro athlete wore each digit best. Although Sweetness led the NFL in rushing yards only once, when he retired he led the league in career rushing yards, which he held onto until Emmitt Smith passed him. Jack Lambert was also fantastic. Honorable mentions: Mike Schmidt, Don Sutton, Lou Brock. Why he's here: Belle wore No. Why hes here: The man with one of the greatest nicknames in baseball history the Wizard of Oz earned his reputation as arguably the best defensive shortstop in baseball history during a highlight-filled 19-year career that included 15 All-Star nods and 13 Gold Gloves. 1 among numbers 1. For six years in a row he was named to the All-Pro team. In a 20-year career, all with the Red Wings, the Swede won a whopping seven Norris Trophies for being the top defenseman. Thats with him starting his career as a pitcher! Sid the Kid has won the Hart twice for regular season MVP and, just as importantly, he has won the Conn Smythe for playoff MVP twice as well. Chris Morgan is a sports and pop culture writer and the author of the booksThe Comic Galaxy of Mystery Science Theater 3000andThe Ash Heap of History. Injuries cut his career short, which is the only reason he didnt end up with 500 goals. Why he's here: The middle reliever is the only player in history to post a postive WAR while wearing No. Why hes here: Damon gets the nod here over Joe Morgan, who only wore the number for seven seasons with Houston, before he became a superstar with the Reds. Injuries and illness tamped down Lemieuxs numbers a bit, but he still won three Harts and six Art Rosses. The Hall of Fame second baseman hit arguably the most famous home run in the sport's history: the walk-off shot in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series. The Say Hey Kid won two MVPs and 12 Gold Gloves, and he made 24 All-Star Games wearing No. Tweet us @USATODAYSports and let us know.

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