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Well in the NHL theres only really one answer, Wayne Gretzky. Ever since he retired the whole league retired his number in honor of the great one. So nobody has been able to wear the number 99 ever since.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoNumber 99 was Wayne Gretzky's jersey number. There were others before him, but there will not be any after. Wayne's number 99 was the first and I believe only number to be retired by NHL. A lot of players have their number retired by their teams, but his was the first, number 99, to be retired by the League.
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∙ 13y agoHe wanted Gordie Howe's number (9) but in juniors the number was taken, so he chose 99. Bulltwinkie
It was because his contract w/ the Oilers was supposed to run until 1999
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When did Wayne Gretzky first start wearing the number 99 on his uniform?
It was with the Greyhounds that Wayne first wore the number 99 on his jersey. He originally wanted to wear number 9-for his hockey hero Gordie Howe-but it was already being worn by teammate Brian Gualazzi. At coach Muzz MacPherson's suggestion, Gretzky settled on 99.
What hockey player wore the number 99?
Jersey #99 was retired league wide when Wayne Gretzky retired, therefore no one else has had that number since he wore it. However, there were other players who wore that number before him, and probably other players on other teams that wore the #99 at the same time that he wore it for his team.
What hockey player great retired in 1999?
Wayne Gretzky. He is said to have worn the number '99' because, barring injury, that's the year he planned to retire.
Was Wayne Gretzky the only nhl ice hockey player to have number 99?
Joe Lamb (Montreal Canadiens 1934-35), Wilf Paiement (Toronto Maple Leafs 1979-82), and Rick Dudley (Winnipeg Jets 1980-81) also worn that number. However, no players have donned that number since Gretzky's 99 was retired league-wide in 2000.
What number did Wayne Gretzky wear?
while on the l.a kings he wore his 99 number, before that he wore his 99 while playing for the Edmonton oilers in Canada. his first number was 11, when he was 10. after that his professional number has been 99.
Who's hockey number is 99?
Wayne Gretzky. The number 99 was retired league wide in honor of his achievements.
What number was Wayne Gretzky in his first whl game?
#99. When he retired, the National Hockey League retired his number across the whole league. 99 99
Is there a number limit for hockey jerseys such as any number of 99 or less?
First off, what does that have to do with math. Second, yes, there is a limit. Hockey jersey numbers can not go higher than 99. Same with virtually every other sport.
Has every number from 1-99 been used in baseball history?
no
Why did Mario Lemieux choose number 66?
It's Wayne Gretsky's jersey number (99) upside down
When did Wayne Gretzky first start wearing the number 99 on his uniform?
It was with the Greyhounds that Wayne first wore the number 99 on his jersey. He originally wanted to wear number 9-for his hockey hero Gordie Howe-but it was already being worn by teammate Brian Gualazzi. At coach Muzz MacPherson's suggestion, Gretzky settled on 99.
Who is the best hockey player in the world?
Wayne Gretzky #99 is considered the best hockey player in history by most historians. If speaking of currently active hockey players, opinions differ, but include Sidney Crosby, Steven Stamkos, Alex Ovechkin among others.
Who is the hockey player that used to wear 99?
Wayne Gretzky
What hockey player wore the number 99?
Jersey #99 was retired league wide when Wayne Gretzky retired, therefore no one else has had that number since he wore it. However, there were other players who wore that number before him, and probably other players on other teams that wore the #99 at the same time that he wore it for his team.
What hockey player great retired in 1999?
Wayne Gretzky. He is said to have worn the number '99' because, barring injury, that's the year he planned to retire.
What is the two digit small number?
-99 is the smallest two digit number.-99 is the smallest two digit number.-99 is the smallest two digit number.-99 is the smallest two digit number.
Is 99 a composite number?
99 is a composite number
