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Who was the first major baseball player to have his jersey retired?
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Lou Gehrig 1940
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Who was the first Major League Baseball player to have his number retired?
On July 4, 1939, Lou Gehrig became the first Major League Baseball player to have his number, 4, retired by his team. Since then, over 120 other people have had their numbers retired. The Yankees were the first team to retire a number. Number 4, Lou Gehrig was the first player to have his number retired
Why is Jackie Robinson's number retired from all Major League Baseball teams?
Jackie Robinson's jersey number are retired from all MLB teams because Robinson was the first African American baseball player in MLB history.His number was not retired because he was one of the best players but, because of the reason stated above.Most experts do not believe that he was not among the top players in history; some even say he is not the best to wear his jersey number, 42.
What is the first name of retired baseball player Martinez?
Tino Martinez
Why is Ichiro Suzuki of The Seattle Mariners the only Japanese player to have his first name on his Jersey?
He had his first name on his Jersey in the Japanese Baseball league so the MLB let him keep it on.
Who was the first New York Yankees player to have his number retired?
Lou Gehrig was the first Yankee to have his number retired. The #4 was retired by the Yankees in 1939.
Who was first NFL player to have there jersey retired?
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.
When inducted into hall of fame will jersey be retired?
There is no set time for a Hall of Fame player's jersey be retired. That decision is up to the team or teams with which the player played. One exception is the retirement of number "42" worn by Jackie Robinson which was retired by the baseball commissioner in honor of Robinson, who was the traditional first player to break the so-call color line in baseball.
Which Pittsburgh Steelers player had his jersey number retired first?
Defensive tackle Ernie Stautner had his #70retired by the Steelers. That has been the only number they have retired.
Who was the first Major League Baseball player to have his number retired?
On July 4, 1939, Lou Gehrig became the first Major League Baseball player to have his number, 4, retired by his team. Since then, over 120 other people have had their numbers retired. The Yankees were the first team to retire a number. Number 4, Lou Gehrig was the first player to have his number retired
Why is Jackie Robinson's number retired from all Major League Baseball teams?
Jackie Robinson's jersey number are retired from all MLB teams because Robinson was the first African American baseball player in MLB history.His number was not retired because he was one of the best players but, because of the reason stated above.Most experts do not believe that he was not among the top players in history; some even say he is not the best to wear his jersey number, 42.
Which Dolphin player's Number 12 jersey became the first to be retired May 6 1982?
Bob Griese. hope that helped!
What is the first name of retired baseball player Martinez?
Tino Martinez
What Chicago Cubs jersey was the first to be retired?
Ernie Banks had his Number 14 retired by Cubs in 1982.
Why is Ichiro Suzuki of The Seattle Mariners the only Japanese player to have his first name on his Jersey?
He had his first name on his Jersey in the Japanese Baseball league so the MLB let him keep it on.
What Jersey was the first to be retired?
Bill Masterton's number 19 on January 17th 1987
Who was the first New York Yankees player to have his number retired?
Lou Gehrig was the first Yankee to have his number retired. The #4 was retired by the Yankees in 1939.
Which Dolphin player's No 12 jersey became the first to be retired May 6 1982?
Bob Griese was the Dolphin's number one draft pick in 1967 and was a six time Dolphins MVP.
