For nearly four decades, you could find Harder active and in uniform for the same team. First, she competed at Western Illinois and UCLA. Why he's here: The Dodger closer has worn No. Also wore Nos. You can also see here that the double-zero is rarer than the regular zero; although Bobby Bonds, Jack Clark and Don Baylor all wore it briefly -- very briefly -- no one's donned it since Brian Wilson with the Dodgers in 2014. Elway played all sixteen seasons with the Denver Broncos wearing the #7. No. Ferrari-Urbanskys name is scattered throughout the RMU career record books, as she was one of the better hitters during the early years of the program. 54 is especially interesting because it's a pitcher's number, and only a pitcher's number. Why he's here: The 2015 AL Cy Young winner is the easy choice after just four MLB seasons. He is the only player in the history of the league to receive this honor. Honorable mentions: Ted Simmons, Luis Tiant, Don Mattingly. Honorable mentions: Joe Morgan, Gene Tenace, Andy Van Slyke. 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. She had the record of 24 single-season wins until it was snapped in 2012 by Nicole Sleith. Still, that was his number from 1980 until 1993, so he is our pick. He spent 20 seasons pitching for Cleveland, from 1928-47, then was their pitching coach from '48 through '63. It's not weird anymore. 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. Honorable mentions: Phil Niekro, Mike Mussina, Cole Hamels. Why he's here: The hard-throwing Yankee has established himself as one of baseball's top relievers over the past two seasons. Honorable mentions: Lou Whitaker, Pee Wee Reese, Richie Ashburn, Why hes here: Jeters career was nothing short of amazing. Honorable mentions: Carl Yastrzemski, Yogi Berra, Willie Stargell, Joe Morgan. Why he's here: Quite simply, Hammerin' Hank was one of the greatest players in the history of baseball. No. Magics versatility allowed him to play all five positions on the court, and he earned three MVP Awards in both the regular season and NBA Finals. Why hes here: One of the most underrated players of his era, Stieb was one of the top AL pitcher of the 1980s, even if no one knew it at the time. What's most interesting about this group are the two numbers that are a little different -- 99 and 0. He was a larger than life figure that was known for crushing home runs and winning seven World Series titles. She was drafted#1 and played professional softball from 2015 to 2018, winning the title during the 2018 final season for the USSSA Pride National Pro Fastpitch. In her two years in the program, she made the All-NEC team both seasons at third base, reaching first-team honors in 1997 and 1998, as the team won the Northeast Conference both seasons. Iconic MLB players with number 32 jerseys include Dave Winfield, Roy Halladay, and Steve Carlton, all Hall of Fame players whose career highlights are among the greatest moments in baseball history. Of any QB number, No. No. Let's talk about uniform numbers. Her 1.59 career earned run average stands as a program record and her 1.19 mark in 1992 is a single-season record. Note that this is only St. Louis Hernandez. No. 111,837 WARNotable names: Edgar Martinez, Barry Larkin, Luis Aparicio, Toby Harrah, Carl Hubbell. 1 overall pick in the 2004 WNBA draft finished her time in Storrs with 2,156 points, 648 assists and 628 rebounds. No. He captured the nations attention with his prodigious power three years after Wally Pipp led the AL with nine home runs, for example, Ruth swatted 54 for the Yankees in 1920 and engaging personality. He gets the nod. He retired with the most wins of any quarterback in NFL history (which would later be broken by Favre, Brady, and Manning). No. 211,760 WARNotable names: Roger Clemens, Warren Spahn, Roberto Clemente, Sammy Sosa, Arky Vaughan. In his 22-year career, the right-hander with a devastating curveball won 289 games, struck out 3,701 (that total is still fifth all-time) and pitched nearly 5,000 innings in the majors (4,970, to be exact). 30 with the Angels, meaning some of his most spectacular years didn't come at 34. Jerome Bettis, NFL; Robin Roberts, MLB; Gaylord Perry, MLB; Don Newcombe, MLB 37 Doak Walker, NFL; Dave Stieb, MLB; Lester Hayes, NFL; Casey Stengel, MLB; Bill "Spaceman" Lee, MLB 38 Curt. 5. Damon wore No. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007, and nobody has worn #14 since before her induction. 301,330 WARNotable names: Tim Raines, Willie Randolph, Orlando Cepeda, Mel Stottlemyre, Nolan Ryan. He won 266 games and threw three no-hitters in his 18-year career with the Indians, and that total would have undoubtedly been higher had he not missed three-and-a-half seasons (when he was 23 to 26 years old) serving in the military during World War II. Why hes here: A-Rod wore No. By the time he was finished, Robinson had a pair of MVP awards for Cincinnati in 1961 and for Baltimore in 1966and he had collected 586 career home runs. As captain of the Yankees, Jeter epitomized the clubs ideals and excelled on the field. Aaron was the first and only player to wear No. Why hes here: Bonds wore 24 during his seven years with Pittsburgh as a tribute to Willie Mays, his godfather. Her success in 1991 became recognized as a member of the All-NEC Tournament Team. It remains entertaining that if you were to watch a replay of the famous "Pine Tar Game" in 1983, you'll see a young Mattingly there wearing No. Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak might never. 61 for more than a few seasons, and Hernandez is the best of the bunch. From No. All-time, she ranks fifth in strikeouts (473), first in shutouts (35), and second in wins (77). In May 2020, she won the gold medal as the inaugural top individual points leader after joining the Athletes Unlimited Softball League. Honorable mentions: Andy Benes, Bud Black. Look at a graph that is actually showing you uniform numbers, ranked, by WAR. Forty-nine different players put up at least 10 WAR wearing No. No. This May, he earned his second UEFA Champions League title and scored in the Final against Atletico Madrid. No. Hall of Fame center Moses Malone's pro career spanned two decades, over which he played for nine different teams. Jennie Finch is a retired two-time pro-all-star, righthand hitting softball pitcher originally from La Mirada, California, former All American colleague, and Olympian with the medal. 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. No. 23 the greatest NBA player of all time? That was pretty awesome for a couple of years. Why hes here: A great pitcher with a number of iconic postseason moments, Schilling will be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame one of these days. Lisa Fernandez has won numerous awards in her life and has been recognized for being one of the most outstanding athletes from Lakewood, California, playgrounds and ball diamonds. No. So far so good on luck he got the last 3 outs in his last game. Through 2022, this is the deepest number, as 57 different players -- from Martinez at 68.4 WAR to Bill Mueller at 10.1 WAR -- have posted at least 10 WAR in the one-one, more than any other number. 13. Let's get into something fun. His accomplishments on the baseball diamond are virtually unparalleled over the course of a century of baseball history. Robinson possessed tremendous self-control, enduring racial slurs, death threats, and hostile fans around the country. She was also a coach on the Colonials staff until 2014. Why hes here: Ripken started his career with a bang he won the AL rookie of the year in 1982 and the AL MVP in 1983 and spent the rest of his time with the Orioles fashioning a no-doubt Hall of Fame career. Barry Larkin. "I was just happy it wasnt the other way around, happy it wasnt a 74, he later joked. Simply put, Jennie Finch is the most famous softball player of all time to the rest of the sporting world. Honorable mentions: Charlie Gehringer, Nellie Fox, Red Schoendienst. Honorable mentions: Clayton Kershaw, Will Clark, Roger Clemens. Honorable mentions: Omar Vizquel, Dave Concepcion, Lance Parrish. Honorable mentions: Chan Ho Park, Bronson Arroyo. He has been inducted into the Pro and College Football Hall of Fames as well as the Atlanta Falcons ring of honor. Enjoy. MJ also helped bring basketball to the . Kirby Puckett, David Ortiz, and Bryce Harper were chewing through big league pitchers at an alarming rate as No. 34 and 5. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a43580cc7689e3272705515b273bd971" );document.getElementById("f60aa1dce8").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Honorable mentions: Vladimir Guerrero, Scott Rolen, Kevin Brown, Why hes here: Blyleven made his big-league debut in 1970, a couple months after his 19th birthday, and made his last pitch in the majors at 41 years old. The Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz, Philadelphia 76ers, LA Lakers, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat and the Detroit Pistons are a few of the famous teams to have done so. Perry was nothing if not loyal to his number. Scott Eklund . Over the course of his prolific career, he wore the #80 for three different teams, but is best remembered for wearing it in the red and gold of the San Francisco 49ers. That's four Hall of Famers listed there, plus Paul Waner and Lefty Gomez spent part of their careers with 11 as well. 321,123 WARNotable names: Steve Carlton, Sandy Koufax, Roy Halladay, Milt Pappas, Jon Matlack. "In spring training, my first big league camp, they give rookie guys 80 and big numbers like that, but I got 28, and it was a low number, so it was a cool thing. She made the All-NEC team in all four years, making the first team in 2004 and 2006 as well as the second team in 2003 and 2005. The number 22 is worn by the . So we're letting you try, including polls with those select numbers. Rices legendary hands were developed throughout his childhood, when he worked as a brick mason. 24 his. Why hes here: Dean was a shooting star, a player who lit up the baseball world and flamed out way too soon (a broken toe in the 1937 All-Star game led to a cavalcade of injuries that crushed his career). (Like: "Ozzie Smith was the best No. Dan Marino, practically reversed the belief that 13 is an unlucky number. Blyleven had to wait a long time after he retired, but he was eventually elected to the Hall of Fame in 2011. Why he's here: Only three players have ever worn No. And even though Barry Bonds eventually eclipsed Babe Ruths career home run total, the number 714 still holds a special place in baseball lore. Honorable mentions Tiffany Hayes, Morgan Tuck, Megan Walker 4: Moriah. Lemieux was rewarded for his efforts with a third Stanley Cup, which he won as the owner in 2009. Manager Alfred Lawson chose to put numbers on his teams jerseys in order for fans to easily identify each of the players. Former outfielder Mallex Smith explains that he chose it because he has "zero cares" about how others feel about him, which we respect, but most of the 0s do it as a play on their own names, considering it not a "zero" so much as an "O." Why he's here: A pitcher in the 1940 and 1950s, Voiselle wore No. Congratulations, we guess? 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. He briefly wore numbers 22, 28, and 25 in his first two years as a Giant, then claimed the 36 in 1963. 50513 WARNotable names: Mookie Betts, Adam Wainwright, Jamie Moyer, Sid Fernandez, J.R. Richard. Why hes here: Ford was a stalwart in the Yankees rotation during the franchises glory years (well, one of their stretches of glory years). Like many others, though, it was a happenstance. 12 would have to be in the discussion for being No. She was named to the All-NEC Tournament Team in all four of her seasons in Moon Township. Drew. Why he's here: No one at No. The right-hander with the unmistakable high leg kick finished his career with a 2.89 ERA and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1983. Jim Brown?) In college and in the NPF she pitched for the Tennessee Lady Vols and in the Japan Softball League. Pro Football Hall of Famers by Jersey Numbers Class of 2004 inductee Bob Brown wore #76 with the Eagles, Rams, and Raiders. She holds theNCAAcareer records fortotal basesand intentional walks as well as thePac-12career records forbatting averageandslugging percentage. Why he's here: Six All-Star appearances, a 2.35 ERA, 349 saves and a World Series ring. As you'd expect by this point, we're starting to get into numbers that just aren't worn that often, though there are still some exceptions to this rule. Of course, Juan Soto -- who made sure to keep it when he was traded from Washington to San Diego -- has plenty of time yet to make up the gap. Honorable mentions: Jim Maloney, Burt Hooton. (All numbers current through the end of the 2022 Major League season.). We told you: Fun. He only played five seasons with the Blue Jays, but hes a bit of a hero in Toronto; his Jays teams won back-to-back World Series titles in 1992 and 1993, and Alomar hit .354 with 16 stolen bases in 24 playoff games during those two title runs. He was also 12-time All-Star . No. Paul Goldschmidt, the 2022 NL MVP, wore 44 with Arizona, but he took 46 upon his trade to the Cardinals, saying that it was the closest number to 44 available, because 44 was taken at the time and 45 was retired for Bob Gibson. Why hes here: Look at the honorable mentions list. (Example: In 2008, Manny Ramirez piled up 2.5 WAR wearing No. 24. 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). 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Here are some of the most famous softball pitchers over the years: Lisa Fernandez Cat Osterman Jennie Finch Current famous softball pitchers include collegiate softball stars such as: Montana Fouts Valerie Cagle Miranda Elish Best Softball Players of All-Time The game of softball has produced many famous softball players over the years. Pitcher and #3 Greatest College Softball Player. This was pretty much an impossible choice, guaranteed to please exactly nobody. Let's not overthink this. Berra and fellow Yankee Hall of Fame catcher Bill Dickey each wore 8 in pinstripes; it was retired in honor of each of them in 1972. Pretty impressive. 71,842 WARNotable names: Mickey Mantle, Ivn Rodrguez, Craig Biggio, Kenny Lofton, Joe Mauer, J.D. That's right: 101, because we're counting both 0 and 00 separately. Finch was the 2001 winner of the Womens College World Series and was a leader of Team USA in the Summer Olympics 2004 and in the Summer Olympics 2008 in silver. Every day, hundreds of people walk or drive by the softball field at the North Athletic Complex and see the nine retired numbers that hang on the right-field fence. 46768 WARNotable names: Andy Pettitte, Jim Maloney, Kevin Gross, Burt Hooton, Ryan Dempster, Craig Kimbrel. How about 3? The University of Arizona retired Finch's jersey number 27 to honor the best female softball player in the university's history. Eighty-eight years ago this week, the New York Yankees became the first professional sports team to permanently wear numbers on their uniforms. But over the past few seasons, two star-caliber players -- Hyun-jin Ryu, then Aaron Judge -- have had great success in the nine-nine, helping it to shoot up these ratings. No one else wore it for more than one. Why he's here: After just two seasons, the Cuban slugger has established himself as by far the best player at this number. Despite only pitching those five full seasons, Dean still was elected to the Hall of Fame. She also recorded a 1.35 ERA that season, good for the third-best all-time. In case you're wondering if numbers matter, do recall what Sports Illustrated wrote about Walker in 1993: "He wears number 33 and he was married on Nov. 3 at 3:33 and his phone number has as many threes in it as he can get the phone company to give him, and he takes three swings in the batter's box before he hits, six if he feels tight, or nine or 12, any multiple of three. 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. 61,881 WARNotable names: Stan Musial, Al Kaline, Sal Bando, Willie Wilson, Tony Oliva, Steve Garvey. Where would baseball be without No. Honorable mentions: Tom Candiotti, Charlie Hough. This is the official all-time ranking. So when New York pulled off the massive deal to get Rodriguez, he switch to No. Boggs wore the 26 for his 11 seasons with Boston, but took No. In 2018, then-Pirates pitcher Chad Kuhl said that he felt bad taking 39 because of Dave Parker, and that he "tried to change it, but they said it was too late to change it. He retired as the all-time leader in goals scored with 894 and holds the all-time lead in assists with 1,963. However, many athletes remain inseparable from their on-field persona and the uniform that they wear. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Like Dickey and Berra sharing 8 for the Yankees, Maddux and Jenkins each have 31 retired for the Cubs. Also included on the Top 10 here are Kelvim Escobar and Stan Bahnsen, and you don't know who Stan Bahnsen is. Lots of 50s, 60s and 70s here, as you'd expect. 84 for two seasons with the Rangers. These are the most famous softball players ever. In this sport, though, stats arent the only numbers that matter. Why hes here: Larkin, who was elected to the Hall of Fame in his third year of eligibility, actually wore No. For years, 99 was an outcast, worn briefly by players you don't remember (Darren Clarke in 2007), or players who reveled in being different (Turk Wendell on and off from 1997-2004, Ramirez with the Dodgers and White Sox in 2008-10). 261,132 WARNotable names: Wade Boggs, Chase Utley, Billy Williams, Amos Otis, Boog Powell. This article was originally published in July 2020, and was updated in December 2022. 1. 67 for five seasons, far more than any other player. 13987 WARNotable names: Alex Rodriguez, Omar Vizquel, Dave Concepcin, Lance Parrish, Manny Machado. Currently, she is the San Diego State Associate Head Coach. Her seven RBI on 5/8/05 are a school single-game record. 24 [2.5 WAR] and No. Why? 37911 WARNotable names: Dave Stieb, Kenny Rogers, Keith Hernandez, Stephen Strasburg. Why hes here: A second-ballot Hall of Famer, Alomar was named to the All-Star team 12 consecutive seasons, with the Padres, Blue Jays, Orioles and Indians. Because he wore 24 the most during his career, that number gets full credit for the season, while 14 gets nothing.). The eight-time All-Star lead the NL in ERA four times and won 355 games, most among pitchers of the last half century. 91,643 WARNotable names: Ted Williams, Reggie Jackson, Enos Slaughter, Minnie Mioso, Graig Nettles. He switched to No. 13 in 1955 after arriving in the Majors, then quickly took the 21 that he'd wear for the rest of his career. She is the only Colonial to surpass 100 career walks (101), and just the second to pass 100 career RBI (144). Tweet us @USATODAYSports and let us know. Why hes here: The first-ballot Hall of Famer was just the third player in MLB history to register 3,000 hits and 500 homers. Schwanke-List may be one of the best pitchers the Colonials have ever had. 77 for just one season, but he's Pudge. Top 10 Famous Softball Players by SportsGeeks February 28, 2021 Dot Richardson Dot Richardson, a two-time gold medal winner from Orlando, Florida, is a right-handed shortstop softball player, an American physician. 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. Why he's here: The Hall of Famer is easily the best of an otherwise unimpressive bunch. Why he's here: The long-time Yankee lefty was by far the best player who wore No. Cat Osterman is the4-time All-American and 2-time medal-winningOlympian, 6-time professionally unretired All-Star, left-hand softball pitcher, and former Softball Assistant Coach. She played for Team USA in international competition from 2005 including a national softball team that won the 2008 Summer Olympics silver medal. Honorable mentions: Juan Guzman, Gerry Staley. Why hes here: Ruth was, without a doubt, the single most transformative player in baseball history. Dr. When the Reading Red Roses took the field in 1907, they changed sports history forever. When Magic Johnson was drafted with the first overall pick in the 1979 NBA Draft, he had to change his #33 from Michigan State, which belonged to the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Why hes here: Eight seasons into his career with the Red Sox, Boggs owned a .352 batting average and five AL batting titles. Spent six years in the outfield in the 1970s. Three all-time inner-circle legends top this list, though it would have ranked even better had Clemens not worn 12 and then 22 for the Yankees and Astros. Jessica Mendoza, former 4-time First All-American Team, two-time medal-winning Olympian, retired All-Star Softball outfielder originally from Camarillo, California and alsois thecurrentsports broadcaster for ESPN. You might not remember Newhouser, but the Detroit native is the only pitcher to win back-to-back Most Valuable Player Awards, doing so for his hometown Tigers in 1944 and '45. But Henderson only spent about two-thirds of his career in the two-four (for example, he wore No. Basketball stars have had success with the number as well with LeBron James and Bill Russell thriving with the number 6 in the NBA. Forty-nine: The official number of knuckleballers everywhere. The number suited him well. Why hes here: Only one player in baseball history (Jeff Kent) ever hit more home runs as a second baseman than Sandbergs 277 career dingers at the position, and in 1990 he became the second NL second baseman since the legendary Rogers Hornsby to ever hit at least 40 home runs in a season. No. 1, and Henry Aaron was the best No. Why hes here: The Cobra was a legitimate star in the late 1970s and early 1980s, winning an MVP, two batting titles and three Gold Gloves. Sarah Davenport of Hillsborough (11) throws a pitch during the softball game between Hillsborough and Hunterdon Central in Flemington on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 John Jones | For NJ Advance Media It's not a coincidence that as we're in the midst of a glut of high 30s and mid 40s here, 13 stands out like a sore thumb. See? Alex Bregman is storming up this list; he wears 2 in part to honor Jeter, and in part because he was drafted second overall in 2015. She was named to the All-NEC First Team three times as a pitcher and won both NEC Pitcher of the Year and Player of the Year in 2001. He's been asking for it since college at Old Dominion, in part because of his childhood affinity for "the Big Hurt," Thomas. Kelli Miller was a two-sport athlete during her time at RMU, playing for both softball and basketball. Iconic NBA players with number 23 jerseys include Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis, all Hall of Fame-level players whose career highlights are among the greatest moments in basketball history. Elway retired following two consecutive Super Bowl wins and appeared in five Super Bowls. Thanks to then-Yankee Miguel Yajure, who became the first player to ever wear No. Uniform numbers hold a special place in telling the story of the sport, so we thought wed take a look at the best players (Hall of Famers in most instances) who wore each uniform number. Allen, the 1964 NL Rookie of the Year and '72 AL Most Valuable Player, briefly wore 32 at the beginning of his career and 60 at the end, but he's identified most with 15, and he remains one of history's most underrated players. He won two MVP awards and finished second four other times he won the AL triple crown in two of those second-place years and his career on-base percentage of .482 is No. When it comes to delivering impressive performances at the plate, there are only jerseys worth remembering: Nos. 99 for the Dodgers after being traded in July. Danielle Lawrie is certainly one of the best NCAA softball pitchers, and her career at Washington shows it. 6 Via bleacherreport.com If one is going to put any basketball number on this list, that individual must also include the jersey of Julius Erving. The top 35 names on our No. Spargo ranks second in three career hitting records, including hits (219), at-bats (644), and stolen bases (48), the first two of which were recently broken by Jordan Gurganus. He switch to No Marino, practically reversed the belief that 13 is an unlucky.... It for more than any other player pulled off the massive deal to get,... 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