Numbers 60-69 are reserved for offensive and defensive linemen they don't have as much as a following as the pigskin handlers. The defensive players are more likely to be "famous" because they sack the QB. The offensive linemen only receive recognition when they screw up.
Erich Barnes of the Chicago Bears. He was a 6-time Pro Bowler & 1-time First-Team All-Pro
There are no current NBA or CBA players who wear the number 59. In fact no one has ever wore the number 59. It is not a common jersey number, as many of the jersey numbers happen to feature lower numbers.
#59-Gerris Wilkinson!
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Football numbers can range from 1-99. The numbers identify positions, so position payers have a range of uniform numbers they can be assigned. Quarterback can wear numbers 1-9, 10-19 Running Back can wear numbers 20-29, 30-39, 40-49 H-Back can wear numbers 40-49, 80-89 Wide Receiver can wear numbers 10-19, 80-89 Tight End can wear numbers 40-49, 80-89 Offensive Line can wear numbers 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 Defensive Line can wear numbers 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 Linebacker can wear numbers 50-59, 90-99 Corner back can wear numbers 20-29, 30-39, 40-49 Safety can wear numbers 20-29, 30-39, 40-49 Kicker can wear numbers 1-9 Punter can wear numbers 1-9 While this system went into place in 1973, exceptions can be made. The jersey number is assigned based in a players primary position However, if they change positions, they usually are not required to change numbers. In addition, the NFL will allow some players to use a number that is not in their position specified range. However, the Player has to pay a "fine" for the privilege.
Jack Ham, Pittsburgh Steelers
Bo Fowler is a football player on the Georgia Bulldogs and is number 59
A cornerback wears 20-49 A defensive lineman can wear 50-79 and 90-99 A linebacker can wear 50-59 and 90-99
According to NFL Rule 5, Section 1, Article 4: 1) Quarterbacks, Punters and Kickers wear numbers 1-19. 2) Running Backs and Defensive Backs wear numbers 20-49 3) Centers wear 50-59 and if a number in that range is not available they may wear 60-79. 4) Guards and Tackles wear 60-79. 5) Wide Receivers wear 80-89 and if a number in that range is not available they may wear 10-19. 6) Tight Ends wear 80-89. 7) Defensive Linemen wear 60-79 and if a number in that range is not available they may wear 90-99. 8) Linebackers wear 50-59 and if a number in that range is not available they may wear 90-99.
According to NFL Rule 5, centers should wear 50-59 and guards/tackles should wear 60-79. Since linebackers also wear 50-59 a center may wear 60-79 if a number in the 50s is not available.
Click on the 'Yankees Numbers' link on this page to see all the players that have worn #59 for the Yankees in their history. In the history of the Yankees, there were a few people to wear 59, although only one wore it more than one season. That person would be Juan Rivera (2002-2003). D'Angelo Jimenez, Hensley Meulens and Damaso Garcia all wore #59. However they all only wore it briefly.
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59 is a whole number.