Honorable mentions: Steve Carlton, Roy Halladay. Honorable mentions: Kirby Puckett, David Ortiz, Felix Hernandez, Fernando Valenzuela. 13. Take that list of 101 numbers ordered by value, and it looks like this. All-time, she ranks fifth in strikeouts (473), first in shutouts (35), and second in wins (77). 44," and so on.) Robinson was a six-time All-Star, World Series Champion, and the 1949 National League MVP. The retired softball star has made history as the first woman to serve on every national broadcasting platform as a World Series analyst. Presently, she is the Head Coach of the Softball Team Lady Flames of Liberty University. The Jersey Softball Association has been playing ball in the Island since 1993. 41998 WARNotable names: Tom Seaver, Eddie Mathews, John Lackey, Darrell Evans, Pat Hentgen, Seager is so synonymous with 41, the only number he wore for any of the four teams he played for, that in 2022, his hometown of Fresno, Calif., honored him by renaming part of Highway 41 the "Tom Seaver Memorial Highway. Elway possessed an uncanny ability to lead his teams to victory when they trailed late in games. Honorable mentions: Jim Edmonds, Red Ruffing, Dustin Pedroia. No. Why he's here: Quite simply, Hammerin' Hank was one of the greatest players in the history of baseball. 99, here are the Cubs' all-time jersey picks: No. Eckersley wore No. 1, and Henry Aaron was the best No. Rose, who hit .303 in his 24-year career, kept his number during the Philly years and his partial season with the Expos. Lemieux also overcame Hodgkins Lymphoma, which caused him to miss the entire 1994-95 season. No other player wore it for than one. 101,687 WARNotable names: Chipper Jones, Lefty Grove, Ron Santo, Ron Cey, Andre Dawson. By the 1930s numbers on uniforms were standard practice for Major League Baseball teams and were common in other sports like football and hockey. Also wore Nos. Maybe it's No. No. He is the only player in the history of the league to receive this honor. 70. Why he's here: No one else in MLB history has worn No. Angel Di Maria currently wears the #7 shirt after his blockbuster transfer deal this summer. Originally from Californias Trabuco Canyon. Why he's here: Remember Mannywood? Mario Lemieux is a hero to many hockey fans, but not only because of his contributions to the Pittsburgh Penguins on the ice. The number 22 is worn by the . Why hes here: Because it's the Internet, and the Internet loves Bartolo. The more creative players in the Premier League tend to wear the number 11 for their clubs, however Kevin de Bruyne who is the current leader in assists, wears the number 17 for Manchester City. Hall of Fame center Moses Malone's pro career spanned two decades, over which he played for nine different teams. (Like: "Ozzie Smith was the best No. Honorable mentions: Rickey Henderson, Ken Griffey, Jr., Manny Ramirez, Miguel Cabrera, Barry Bonds. #23 is now retired by both the Chicago Bulls and North Carolina Tar Heels. Natasha Watley is a former collegiate 4-time First TeamAll-American, two-time medal-winningOlympian, retired 7-time pro-All-Star, left-handed-hittingsoftballplayer. The eight-time All-Star lead the NL in ERA four times and won 355 games, most among pitchers of the last half century. 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. Honorable mentions: Appier, Russell Martin. 12 would have to be in the discussion for being No. 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. Byers was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011, and no one has worn 33 since she left Moon Township. Gretzky won four Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers during the 1980s, before he was dealt in a blockbuster deal to the Los Angeles Kings. 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Her 13 doubles that season also stood as a school record until 2018, when both Natalie Higgins and Olivia Lorusso broke it. No. 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. In Game 7 of the 1934 World Series, Dean threw nine shutout innings to help Gashouse Gang to the championship. Ranking the 25 best NCAA softball players in 2020 Gabbie Plain went 24-2 with a 1.24 ERA last season and will have to step up in Washington's rotation after Taran Alvelo's graduation. Why hes here: Koufax's numbers from 1962 to 1966 are staggering: Three Cy Youngs, a 113-34 record, five straight ERA titles, three seasons of more than 300 strikeouts. Let's get into something fun. "There's actually no reason," he said. This was an easy choice. 91,643 WARNotable names: Ted Williams, Reggie Jackson, Enos Slaughter, Minnie Mioso, Graig Nettles. Tales of numbers on uniforms were common in the late 19th century, but the practice did not receive widespread acceptance until the Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees donned them for the 1929 season. This was pretty much an impossible choice, guaranteed to please exactly nobody. 99 [3.5 WAR] here. Pretty impressive. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 5. 54 list are arms, until you get to Junior Flix, an outfielder who wore it for a single season as a rookie for the 1989 Blue Jays. She had the record of 24 single-season wins until it was snapped in 2012 by Nicole Sleith. Jackson was a legend as well, of course, but about a third of his value came wearing 44, and after Slaughter, this one quickly turns into a list of very good players, not all-time greats. Jones briefly wore 16 when he arrived in the Majors, but soon switched to 10 to follow in his father's footsteps. He only wore the legendary No. Betts was once asked why he wears 50. Danielle LawrieWashington 2006-07, 2009-10. 8 with the Indians and White Sox, but it wasn't available in Baltimore due to a certain future Hall of Famer. These players have left a lasting impression on their respective teams. 41,693 WARNotable names: Lou Gehrig, Mel Ott, Luke Appling, Duke Snider, Paul Molitor. 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. Boggs wore the 26 for his 11 seasons with Boston, but took No. 14 for each of those seasons. At shortstop, Spargo was named to the All-NEC First Team in both 2005 and 2006. Why hes here: Ryan is the greatest strikout pitcher in baseball history of course. Like Dickey and Berra sharing 8 for the Yankees, Maddux and Jenkins each have 31 retired for the Cubs. While sporting the #66, he helped the Penguins lift the Stanley Cup twice, won three Hart Trophies, and earned six Art Ross Trophies as the leagues leading scorer. 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. 3: Kiki Cuyler. Why hes here: Rapid Robert had already struck out 466 major-league hitters before he turned 20 years old, thats why. In RMU softball history, nine players have immortalized themselves in both the Hall of Fame and on the outfield fence. Natasha joined the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame after leading the Bruins, leading to three straight Womens College World Series and the NCAA Division 1 Softball Championship title in 2003. 34 and 5. Why hes here: Look at the honorable mentions list. How did we get there? Worldwide, however, this is the number that millions see on Ohtani's back. 51549 WARNotable names: Randy Johnson, Ichiro Suzuki, Bernie Williams, Willie McGree, Trevor Hoffman. Like many others, though, it was a happenstance. When the Reading Red Roses took the field in 1907, they changed sports history forever. Honorable mentions Tiffany Hayes, Morgan Tuck, Megan Walker 4: Moriah. Sue Enquist holds the highest National Championships (11) than anybody in softball history. Why he's here: The long-time Angels Reliever is the best of a so-so group who wore No. ", No. Scott Eklund . 73 for 11 seasons. 1 all-time. Neither did we. He contributed 101 WAR to 21 with Boston and Toronto, then 38.5 more WAR to 22, by our formula. The man known simply as The Man, Musial won three MVP awards, finished in the top 10 of the MVP voting in 11 other seasons, was an All-Star 20 times, helped the Cardinals to three World Series titles and he finished his career with 3,630 hits (still fourth all-time) and 725 doubles (third all-time). Also, he's been a pretty good pitcher, with a Cy Young, three All-Star selections and 218 wins to his name. Honorable mentions: Ted Simmons, Luis Tiant, Don Mattingly. He was also 12-time All-Star . That's nearly a quarter-century, with one team, on the backs of two legends. No. The still-active Wainwright edges out ageless Jamie Moyer. Notable names: Albert Pujols, George Brett, Jeff Bagwell, Brooks Robinson, Johnny Bench, Joe DiMaggio To be honest, we were surprised by this, since most pitchers don't wear single-digit numbers, and so we figured a number that both hitters and pitchers would wear would be at the top. Many years later, Skip Schumaker also wore 55, thanks to a memory he'd had of an interaction with Hershiser when Schumaker was just six years old. 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. Barry Larkin. Hunter had worn 48 for the first 16 years of his career, but it was owned by Rick Porcello when the outfielder signed with Detroit after the 2012 season. When he was traded to the Mets in 1983, they'd already retired 37 for Casey Stengel, so Hernandez took 17. Why hes here: Marichal was a stalwart in the San Francisco rotation from the moment he arrived in the big leagues he struck out 12 and threw a one-hit shutout in his debut. 9 Penn State won 35-28. Don't say you weren't warned. 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. While a few picks are obvious, there may be some surprises at some of this week's numbers. Jim Brown?) Monica Abbott is an American professional left-hand softball pitcher, former All-American collegiate and OlympianSilver Medal winner. She was a member of the teams coaching staff in 2015 and 2016. Nomar . Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak might never. 261,132 WARNotable names: Wade Boggs, Chase Utley, Billy Williams, Amos Otis, Boog Powell. 60 Through 99 In general, any numbers above 60 are for spring training guyslike minor leaguers and plumbers plucked out of the crowdwho have no chance of making the big squad for the regular season. 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. This association with inexperienced players taints all of these numbers. Lots of 50s, 60s and 70s here, as you'd expect. 44, and rightfully so. There are stories in each of those numbers. 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. 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No one else wore it for more than one. But do they know who the players were who wore those numbers? Students walk by the field every day, but not any of them would know what these numerals stood for unless they went beyond the numbers. 3 the first 10 years of his career, with the Mariners and Rangers, but a mildly well-known slugger had long ago claimed that number with the Yankees. Ryan only wore 30 for the Mets and Angels, not at all for the Astros or Rangers, with whom he spent 14 seasons wearing 34. 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. Numbers are now considered a common feature for uniforms in every team sport. 151,754 WARNotable names: Dick Allen, Carlos Beltrn, Tim Hudson, Dustin Pedroia, Red Ruffing, Thurman Munson. Schwanke-List may be one of the best pitchers the Colonials have ever had. 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. Aside from "the best players, and the most players, usually wear the lowest numbers," which you already knew, look at how many players are actually afraid of wearing No. She is the only Colonial to surpass 100 career walks (101), and just the second to pass 100 career RBI (144). 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. Forty-nine different players put up at least 10 WAR wearing No. That's also true of Griffey (who wore 30, 3 and 17 after leaving Seattle), Manny Ramirez, and Barry Bonds, who wore 24 as a Pirate before turning to 25 with the Giants, since Mays owns the 24 for San Francisco. You've seen it on Taijuan Walker, and Alex Verdugo. The top 35 names on our No. 22 for his brief 13-game cup of coffee in 1972, but when outfielder Roger Freed was traded to Cleveland after the season, Schmidt claimed his iconic No. We can split the same credit for No. The first number to get a big boost from pitchers. No. 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. His #32 has been retired by the Cleveland Browns. Perry was nothing if not loyal to his number. Malone was a 12-time All-Star and won a championship with the Philadelphia 76ers . No. Ferrari-Urbansky was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2000. Those are some iconic digits at the top, before you get into Spring Training numbers near the bottom. Jeters place among Yankees legends is secure, which is no small accomplishment for that franchise. No. OK then. 0 of 10. 241,835 WARNotable names: Willie Mays, Rickey Henderson, Ken Griffey Jr., Miguel Cabrera, Dwight Evans. Best all-time MLB players at each jersey number, 1-99 Ryan Fagan and Justin McGuire 85 slides Baseball history is marked by iconic numbers. The last player to wear 25 for the Colonials was Megan Lynch in 2009. Honorable mentions: Billy Williams, Chase Utley, Amos Otis. Gehrig was already 111 homers into his career by the time the Yankees even starting wearing numbers, though, so this isn't his full career value. Or No. Regional Rodrigez 12u - FL; Regional Casanova 14u - FL; Regional Pasqual/Casanova 14u - NJ; National Bodell 16u - FL; GA Teams. 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. Honorable mentions: Jim Maloney, Burt Hooton. Why he's here: The recently retired Hunter earned five All-Star selections and nine Gold Gloves over his 19-year career. In 2015, he was an All-Star and won AL Comeback Player of the Year. Meyer became just the second player in program history to be named NEC Player of the Year that season, leading the team to a berth in the NCAA Tournament. The most famous jersey number in basketball belongs to the two best players in NBA history. The numbers 16, 25, 33, 14, 18, 1, 44, 7 and 6 hang there. But do they know who the players were who wore those numbers? Aaron was the first and only player to wear No. Not every player to wear the #7 has found success with the club, but it has been donned by icons that have had a lasting impact on the beautiful game. She still continued her professional career after USSSA Pride and Team Toyota in Japan. No. Honorable mentions: Ivan Rodriguez, Craig Biggio, Kenny Lofton. She owns a variety of records for the Bruins and is one of the selected players from NCAA Division I, batting at least .400 with 300 hits, 200 runs, and 100 stolen bases. ", No. Her batting average of .401 for 24 years in the UCLA team records. Honorable mentions: Andy Benes, Bud Black. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007, and nobody has worn #14 since before her induction. He still could get there, and he's the most talented player to put on No. Jill Spargo was an excellent hitter during her time at RMU, sporting a .340 career batting average, and a member of the star-studded 2005 and 2006 teams. She was also a coach on the Colonials staff until 2014. 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Why he's here: The long-time Yankee lefty was by far the best player who wore No. 3? The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. This one starts out hot -- just look at all those Hall of Famers -- before falling off somewhat. Jeter was the cornerstone of the Yankees during their tremendous success in the 1990s and 2000s. Think we left someone off? Mantles Yankees played in the World Series 12 times they won seven of those and The Mick hit 18 homers in 65 games, a record that will never be broken. Then there's Mays, who wore No. 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. 15 for 15 of his 18 Major League seasons. A scholarship also bears her name, and she has the only number outlined in red on the fence. But thats OK. Brett was a wizard at the plate during a 21-year career he even led the AL in average (.329) and doubles (45) in his Age 37 season that garnered 13 All-Star nods, the 1980 AL MVP (when he hit .390) and the 1985 World Series title for Kansas City (he hit .370 against St. Louis in the series). 47. She also won the MVP of the NEC Tournament in 1998. Voiselle, a 1940s-era pitcher, wore 96, an unheard-of number back in those days, for a very good reason: To honor his hometown: Ninety Six, South Carolina. Honorable mentions: Rick Reuschel, Sam McDowell. Who was most important while wearing each number? The Top 10 Greatest Baseball Players Ever to Wear the No. 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. It's not a hard-and-fast rule, because the powerful Carlos Correa sported it during his time in Houston, but you're more likely to find a Jarrod Dyson or Garry Templeton than you are a Ruth or Gehrig here. For hitting, she holds the record for batting average (.380) and doubles (41) and hit 17 home runs in her career. (That last part is important; after an initial brief experiment or two in the 1910s and '20s, the '29 Yankees were the first to commit to it full-time, meaning most of Babe Ruth's best years are not included here, coming as they did with no uniform number. Why he's here: There's a reason MLB retired No. Honorable mentions: Jimmie Foxx, Alex Rodriguez, Harmon Killebrew. 61 for more than a few seasons, and Hernandez is the best of the bunch. Stats. Shes a famous Cuban/Puerto Rican softball pitcher who created the Olympic record of 25 strikeouts in softball. 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 Brown is widely considered one of the greatest running backs of all time, thanks to his brutal yet elegant rushing style. Honorable mentions: Mike Schmidt, Don Sutton, Lou Brock. These numbers can be passed down from one club legend to the next, as the tradition is in soccer. 51,989 WARNotable names: Albert Pujols, George Brett, Jeff Bagwell, Brooks Robinson, Johnny Bench, Joe DiMaggio. The switch worked because Magic and the Showtime Lakers won the NBA Title in 1980 and would go on to win four more before the end of Magics career. 1 to No. In addition to those legends already named, there's Lou Boudreau, Hank Greenberg, Nomar Garciaparra, Freddie Freeman and on and on. Honorable mentions: Joe DiMaggio, Johnny Bench, Albert Pujols, Brooks Robinson, Jeff Bagwell. After checking out the photo gallery, readthe list of top athletes at every number. 5 is a total murderers' row. Johnson can now be considered one of the most successful athletes of all time. 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. A fitting tribute to a promising player whose life was taken far too soon. The number is currently vacant at the club, just waiting for the next legend to don the famous #7. Why he's here: The Dodger closer has worn No. The lanky right-hander won the AL Cy Young three times and finished in the top five of the voting five other times in his 19-year career. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012 and coached on the team staff from 2014-17. Cat Osterman retired in 2015 but then decided in 2018 that she would take a run atthe 2020 U.S. Olympic softball team. First, she competed at Western Illinois and UCLA. Today, the number is best remembered for Clemente, who briefly wore No. He finished with a 2.86 regular-season ERA, and in 17 games (15 starts) in the postseason, he posted a 2.61 ERA and helped the Orioles to three World Series titles (the only three in franchise history, it should be noted). He's already the greatest player ever to wear it. Joe DiMaggios 56-game hitting streak might never be topped. Le's finish this off with the final group And, of course, we reach the end of the line. 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. FL Teams. Her number was retired forever during the programs 4/21/18-4/22/18 series against Bryant, in addition to the teams locker room being dedicated to her. 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. Honorable mentions: Fergie Jenkins, Dave Winfield, Mike Piazza. Honorable mentions: Carl Yastrzemski, Yogi Berra, Willie Stargell, Joe Morgan. 81 for more than a season. This part of the list is led by No. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. Where would baseball be without No. In May 2020, she won the gold medal as the inaugural top individual points leader after joining the Athletes Unlimited Softball League. Honorable mentions: Luis Aparicio, Edgar Martinez, Carl Hubbell. 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. Honorable mentions: What did we just say? Not necessarily the players wearing those numbers, as you've certainly seen many lists of in the past. Jeter was named to fourteen All-Star teams and won the World Series five times during his career with the Bronx Bombers. Let's see how many Wins Above Replacement each uniform number has piled up over the century or so that numbers have been in place. No matter what else happens, that's always going to be Kris Bryant. This one may not rate quite as high as some others, but 32 just looks like a baseball number, doesn't it? In college and in the NPF she pitched for the Tennessee Lady Vols and in the Japan Softball League. When uniform numbers first came into existence, they were often assigned in accordance with lineup spot, which is why you see a few cleanup hitters atop the list here. It's not weird anymore. Kelli Miller was a two-sport athlete during her time at RMU, playing for both softball and basketball. "I was just happy it wasnt the other way around, happy it wasnt a 74, he later joked. What's most interesting about this group are the two numbers that are a little different -- 99 and 0. During his time with the 49ers, Rice won three Super Bowls and led the league in receiving yardage six times. Honorable mentions: Reggie Jackson, Willie McCovey. 3 for six seasons, during which time he accumulated 48.9 WAR, less than a third of his career total of 162.7 WAR.). No. 321,123 WARNotable names: Steve Carlton, Sandy Koufax, Roy Halladay, Milt Pappas, Jon Matlack. He retired with the most wins of any quarterback in NFL history (which would later be broken by Favre, Brady, and Manning). Why hes here: The two pitchers on the HM line produced better career WAR numbers, but their overall contributions to the game pale in comparison to Clemente. Not rate Quite famous softball players jersey numbers high as some others, though, it was a six-time,! 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