Nate Archibald, Sacramento Kings
Walter A. Brown, Boston Celtics
Frank Layden, Utah Jazz
Oscar Robertson, Milwaukee Bucks
Larry Weinberg, Portland Trail Blazers
Gus Williams, Seattle SuperSonics
Kobe Bryant
The first Giants jersey to be retired, which was also the first jersey ever retired by an NFL team, was the #1 of offensive/defensive end Ray Flaherty in 1935.
Derrick Rose's Number is Number 1. Theres no doubt about it. He will most likely stay #1. In simeon high school he was #25 in College he was #1 and in the NBA he is #1.( Jersey Wise and in my opinon player wise) GO CHICAGO
Though not officially retired, Earl "Curly" Lambeau is the only Packer credited with wearing #1
There have been 141 players who have worn the number 1 in the NBA and ABA. Some famous retired players were Derek Anderson, Muggsy Bogues, and Penny Hardaway. Current players are Baron Davis, Chauncey Billups, Jordan Farmar and Nick Young.
Nate Archibald, Kelvin Upshaw and Dee Brown were a few.
Magic Johnson and his 25 yr deal
the number 1 was retired from the Flyers when Bernie Parent retired Early after an eye injury.
* 3 Al Hamilton, D, 1972-80, number retired in 1980 (jersey ceremony held April 4, 2001) * 7Paul Coffey, D, 1980-87, number retired October 18, 2005 * 11 Mark Messier, C, 1979-91, number retired February 27, 2007 * 17 Jari Kurri, RW, 1980-90, number retired October 6, 2001 * 31 Grant Fuhr, G, 1981-91, number retired October 9, 2003 * 99 Wayne Gretzky, C, 1978-88, number retired October 1, 1999
The first number in professional sports to be retired was the number 1. It was worn by Ray Flaherty of the New York Giants football team, and was retired in 1935.
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David De Gea wears jersey number 1 for mancunian republic.