99: Jason Taylor To celebrate the utter class of Dixie Dean and the history and honour attached to the number 9 shirt, weâve decided to take a look at some of the most iconic players to wear the jersey. Dubbed âThe Blond Arrowâ, Alfredo Di Stefano is considered as one of the best ever to play the beautiful game. This 39 year old Italian football player has been present in the grounds since 1984. The selections of the 99 players on the list wearing the numbers 1-99 ⦠9. 3 No. Without further ado, we present ... the top 99 players for the NFL's 2020 season, ranked by jersey number: This might still be "owned" by Cam Newton, but let's not kid ourselves. In 2020, Murray is the better and more exciting QB. No. 33. Carter and Duane Purvis earned the nickname âTouchdown Twinsâ in the early 1930s. You can count on them: Arizona Wildcatsâ best football players by jersey number by Anthony Gimino on Oct 15, 2012, under Sports Thereâs never been a better No. The soccer scoreboards showed that it was worn by the legends of the game, Pele, Maradona, Zidane are only a few to name, and now it is worn by Lionel Messi, Kaka, Ronaldinho, Rooney etc. How about 95? However, a slight (OK, not so slight) caveat. So far mine have been polar opposites â choosing 00 and 99. This edition of Purdue Football Who Wore It Best could almost be called the Rose Bowl edition. 95: No Player. Although NCAA rules beginning this season will allow a â0â as a number on a football jersey, heretofore jerseys had to be numbered 1-99. Since the Pitt Panthers football team played its first season in 1890, at least 133 All-American selections have been bestowed on Pitt football players. Scroll through for some of the best defensive linemen and wide receivers. Who is the greatest NFL player to ever wear their uniform number? This is a thin number as far as truly influential players who wore it for the Red Sox. Pro Football Hall Of Fame/WireImage.com. Still not as good as the guy that wore 43 that guy was kinda good. Brandon Williams (19/20), Paddy McNair (14/15 â 15/16), Bebé (10/11), Chris Eagles (03/04 â 07/08), Paul Rachubka. He ran a 4.5 40; had an insane vertical leap; ⦠Top NFL players by jersey number: Ranking 1-99 for the league's 100th season A rundown of every digit -- and the best players currently wearing them Honorable Mention: Harvey Martin 79. There's not a hockey fan alive who doesn't associate "99" with Wayne Gretzky or "66" with Mario Lemieux. On Thursday, Manchester United announced the re-signing of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and confirmed that he would be the club's new No. Next 5 Famous Manchester United Jersey Numbers And Players â Manchester United Players Shirt Numbers. James Ward-Prowse (20/21), Luke Shaw (20/21), Jack Grealish (20/21), Ainsley Maitland-Niles (20/21), Trent Alexander-Arnold (20/21), Reece James (20/21), Michael Keane (16/17 - 18/19), Nathaniel Chalobah (18/19), James Tarkowski (18/19), Tyrone Mings (18/19), Joe Gomez (18/19), Fikayo Tomori (18/19), Ben Chilwell (18/19), Declan Rice (18/19), Phil Jones (13/14 - 17/18), Phil Jagielka (14/15 - ⦠Interesting to know how numbers evolved and which players of note wore them. 9 Stars. Top NFL players by jersey number: Kyler Murray leads 1-99 ranking for 2020 season, nine Ravens make list A rundown of every digit -- and the best players currently wearing them By ⦠From 0 to 99, we take a look at which New York Mets player wore every jersey number the best in franchise history. Only two notable basketball players wore 29 with any regularity, and one of them is mostly remembered for being a bust. His is one of only two numbers retired by Illinois. The number first worn at the Crows by Bruce Lindsay has since been donned by two of the clubâs greatest players. In 1999, The Sporting News ranked him #57 on their list of the 100 greatest football players, and in 1975 he was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Washington Capitals (97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02) Philadelphia Flyers Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Edmonton Oilers : T.J. Oshie: Washington Capitals (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21) Ryan Parent: Philadelphia Flyers (07, 08, 09, 10) Dan Renouf: Detroit Red Wings : Travis Roche: Phoenix Coyotes : Cliff Ronning: Phoenix Coyotes (97, 98, 99) New York Islanders And most recently, Willan wore the number 10 kit for Chelsea: August 2019âAugust 2020. Don't Edit Footer Navigation No. 96: Alex Brown. Players on defense can wear any number. Vols Wire looks at which players wore each jersey number for the Volunteers. Discussion in 'Buckeye Football' started by msj2487, Aug 24, 2006. 99, when a Trojan was terrorizing Pac-10 quarterbacks at the same time the Great One came to the forefront in Los Angeles. From 12 to 99. There have been loads, obviously, but these 10 wore it particularly well. The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football club based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was winner, too, claiming three Super Bowl rings with the Cowboys during the 90s. Too many players to ever count wore numbers 1-99 through all these decades in the proud SEC, from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > msj2487 You bred raptors? Considered to be one of the most influential figures in football history, Johan Cruyff was an iconic number 9 â despite the fact that he is also known for wearing the number 14. Top 10 Players Who Wore The Legendary Number 10I must state that in NO way, shape or form am I intending to infringe rights of the copyright holder. As a player, he won the Ballon dâOr three times, in 1971, 1973, and 1974. That said, letâs take a look at our updated list with the best players to wear numbers 1-9. We run down the best of the best, from 00-99. Struggling to name out the players ⦠Like Seubert, Tim Krumrie, an All-Pro Cincinnati Bengals nose tackle who played 12 years in the NFL, spent his entire career with the number 69 emblazoned across his chest. Single-digit numbers almost always go to quarterbacks, kickers and punters in the NFL. Munchak had his No. ââââââââââââââââ Total for Josef Masopust: 56 points. Teams. Before we get into all the fun, hereâs an update on where we stand with all the jersey numbers weâve debated to date: Close call. Welcome to the All-Time Roster project. Hereâs a fun activity if you coach â ask your players to find a current or past famous soccer player who wore their number. Since 1993, nine players have been honored with wearing the No. Badgers by the Numbers All-Time Roster Project. The people at Mitchell & Ness, who created a stunning best NBA player by number graphic in June, made another to honor NFL greats just in time for Week 1. On the basis of these rankings alone, Roberto Carlos is our winner of best no. Here's why: On October 28, 1924, Grange scored on runs of 95, 67, 56, and 45 yards -- ⦠63 retired by the franchise in 1994. 97: No Player. Five legends who wore the number 13 shirt. He switched to it in 1970 , previously he had been #9. Number 99: Hugh Green, Defensive End. Chelseaâs Yossi Benayoun changed his number to 30 which doubles his lucky number 15. Atlanta Braves. We have compiled all the football rosters going back to 1927. Years with team: 1985 to 1999. Mike Singletary. For that reason, No. Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers did the same. Francesco Totti (27 th Sept 1979, Rome, Italy) Image Courtesy: wallskd. Roberts was 65 same as Bill Krisher who was a 2 time All American and played in the NFL and AFL. Georgia Sports History: The Greatest Players By Jersey Number, 99-90 - SB Nation Atlanta. Famous No. Today, Total Pro Sports brings you a list of the greatest players to wear every number, from 00 to 99. And in addition to listing the player who wore it best, weâre also listing âhonorable mentionsââ¦just to make it easier for you to debate our picks. So click away to find out who take the number 99 (like you donât already know). 5. Albert Pujols While those numbers remain the most popular numbers, players now wear jerseys numbered up through 99. 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. *Wore another number at Ohio State Did not earn a varsity letter while wearing No. It takes a lot to be No. 76 Panthers football players have received one or more selections as first-team All-Americans for a total of 92 all-time selections. But not every player has a number to himself. He shares the number with Diego Valeri of the Portland Timbers, a midfielder who scored an iconic goal that helped spark the team to their first MLS Cup title. When you think of no.12 you think of Tom Brady. Upon joining Everton in 2007, Yakubu opted for jersey number 22 claiming that number to be goal scoring number. It goes on and on. Porcello won the Cy Young Award in â16 and helped the Sox win it all in â18. With these stats in mind, we have created the following infographic which shows all of the stats behind the squad numbers as well as the reasons players have chosen for wearing the more unusual squad numbers. It should be a good one. 13. Basketball isn't too far behind with quite a few ⦠98: Casey Hampton, John Henderson. Other notable wearers: Lee ⦠His nickname was Super Sub. Itâs a debate on which Ohio State football player is the best to wear specific jersey numbers, and weâre now up to No. Apart from the obvious, Nemanja Vidic, Cesc Fabregas comes to mind, he took over the number 15 from Ray Parlour after his move to Middlesbrough. In the 1970s, Dutch football rose from near obscurity to become a powerhouse in the sport. Wearing number seven for the Red Devils, Best made 361 appearances and netted 137 times in the 60s and 70s, dazzing the crowds with his intricate play and becoming a club and football ⦠Greatest NFL players by uniform number: From No. Since we originally published this article in 2016, college football has changed quite a bit. The number was first worn for the Vols by Ralph Eldred in 1937. 23 Long before Gretzky became the greatest to ever wear #99 in HIS sport, George Mikan had grabbed greatest #99 in NBA history and refused to let go. However, Porcello was a key pitcher for the Boston teams that won three consecutive AL East titles from 2016-18. Full Site Menu. Defenders had two to six, wingers seven or 11, and strikers either nine or 10. This will be a list of the greatest NHL player to have worn each number from 00-99. However, the humble footballer was quick to admit that it was icons of the past who inspired his ambition to adorn the number 7. Look at how value totally peters out into the highest numbers, before a slight uptick at 99. Named by Pele as one of the best 100 players ever). Simpson wore 32 as he completed journeys down football fields. 00 â Jim Otto, C, Oakland (1960-74) ⦠2013 NFL Draft. No. A lot, when it comes to college football players. Really it's splitting hairs between those 2. 00 Jim Otto to No. This is the final part of selecting the best Eagles player by number. Without further ado, the best players of the Super Bowl era who wore jersey numbers 50â99. 10 for Chelsea. He IS aided by the fact that the N.C.A.A. So while ranking the five greatest players to wear No. Some numbers can ⦠While he will never be remembered for what he accomplished as a football player, running back O.J. Now here is brought to you a list of some of the Famous Soccer Players who have worn jersey number 10: 10. The answer is 5 other players wore #99, including two who wore it at the same time as Gretzky in the early 1980s. The first occurrence of number 99 ⦠Weâve been going through a series here at Buckeyes Wire. And we start off with the man who made it iconic. Some, such as No. It has been a popular jersey number for decades with success of athletes across the board. 40. 31 in Blue and White: Paul Posluszny. This number became famous because of Johan Cruyff, the embodiment of total football. The jersey number a player wears is an important part of his identity. Ricky Vaughn of course. One of three 99âs to be in the NFL Hall-of-Fame (soon to be four - see #9 on this list!), Cortez Kennedy had 58 sacks over 11 seasons, that included five All-Pro selections and eight Pro Bowls and a selection to the NFLâs all decade team of the 1990s. Deciding the best player to wear No.1 was a tough decision, until I realized how dominant Larry Fitzgerald was at Pitt. (00/01), Mark Wilson (98/99 â 99/00), 34. 1 is not the most accomplished of all the college football jersey numbers in the land. Greatest Ohio State Players To Ever Wear That Number. Some football players believe that certain numbers are their favorite numbers. Players regularly used the numbers one through 11 on their uniform jersey, but numbers 12 through 23 were also used. 1. 90? Born September 1, 1903 - Ray Flaherty was a player and head coach in the early NFL and he spent a total of 18 years in pro football. The most famous number 12 that I can remember was a man called David Fairclough who played for Liverpool in the 70s. Check out my initial list of Penn State's most famous jersey numbers featuring one of the players who wore No. The last player to wear the number for the franchise was Hall of Fame guard and former Titans coach Mike Munchak in 1993. Four players from the Boilermakers' two Rose Bowl ⦠Various shirt numbers can speak to the ability, skill, and influence of a particular player. At 6-2 207 Michael Irvin is widely considered to be one of the greatest receivers of all time. From 1 to 99⦠99, Jim Carter. Roberto Carlos is widely known for wearing number 3 for his club teams. The Jersey number 10 is now worn exclusively by the greatest players. When you think of a number as a sports fan, a player immediately comes to mind. 1. 44 Dick LeBeau, DB (1956-58) Born: 1937 (London, Ohio) High School: London For FCD these players have a ⦠He played for the Bills for 2 seasons from 1960-1961. Great players like Ryan Giggs, Didier Drogba, Romario, Miroslav Klose and the greatest, George Best wore it before making the number 7 jersey a legacy at Manchester United. 12 and No. If you wear the number nine jersey for your team, you follow in the line of great soccer players. LISTING OF PRIMARY NUMBERS IN CAPS; Secondary Numbers in lower case. > All Players To Wear Number 7. and National Federation of High School Associations do not allow any jersey numbers that include the digits 6, 7, 8, or 9, to allow referees to use their fingers to tell the scoring table who they are blowing the ⦠10. 6 ever. But only one elite performer could wear their number ⦠⢠GALLERY: The NFL's best players by number, from 00 to 99. The number has been worn by many Chelsea legends in the past, including Ian Hutchinson, Charlie Cooke and Terry Venables donning the iconic shirt. Thomas Mueller has won the World Cup wearing number 13. Irvin had talentâloads of it. Jim Brown, the greatest running back in pro football history, wore 32 while playing for the Cleveland Browns. - College Football Hall of Fame- Three-Time All-American (1978, 1979, 1980)- ⦠A football player is almost instantly recognizable by the jersey number that he wears. Iconic MLB players with number ⦠Others used to have few viable contenders until players started wearing non-traditional numbers for their positions. 99 J.J. Watt Superstitious meaning of Jersey Number. Ray Flaherty: Wore the #6 for only one season, 1931 with the Giants. Walt Frazier, NBA; Fran Tarkenton, NFL; Pele, soccer; Diego Maradona, soccer; Guy Lafleur, NHL; Chipper Jones, MLB; Lionel Messi, soccer. Many wear the same digits on their jerseys from pee wee days until they retire. LB, Bears Today we look at 12 players in Buffalo Bills history that wore the number 22. Roberts started out as a LB at OU wearing number 43. Georgia Bulldogs. Flaherty played football at Washington State before transferring to Gonzaga. Atlanta Falcons. Manchester United star David Beckham is one of the most famous players to have worn the 7 jersey. 00. 10. Examining the list of every Ohio State football player by uniform number, I present, in no particular order, my top five uniform numbers in Buckeye history along with some supporting data. Jim Wagstaff started it for the Bills and the number 22. The number a player wears becomes a part of him. For a list of current players on roster of the Carolina Panthers, see Template:Carolina Panthers roster. Larry Fitzgerald, Pittsburgh. KNOXVILLE â The University of Tennessee has a proud football program rich in history and tradition, and over the years many great players have played on Rocky Top. 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