Why he's here: Six All-Star appearances, a 2.35 ERA, 349 saves and a World Series ring. In his 20 years with the Yankees, The Captain earned 15 All-Star nods, rapped out 3,465 hits, scored 1,923 runs and hit .310 and he was a cornerstone for five World Series-winning squads. The long-time reliever is the best of a mediocre bunch. Hailing originally fromLa Verne, California, Stacey Nuveman-Deniz is the current softball coach of the National Softball team. 81,559 WARNotable names: Carl Yastrzemski, Cal Ripken, Jr., Joe Morgan, Gary Carter, Yogi Berra, Willie Stargell. Top 10 Famous Softball Players by SportsGeeks February 28, 2021 Dot Richardson Dot Richardson, a two-time gold medal winner from Orlando, Florida, is a right-handed shortstop softball player, an American physician. That was pretty awesome for a couple of years. Why he's here: Not much to choose from. No. No player has worn #7 since before 2007. 72 for his entire 13-year tenure with the White Sox. Jerry Rice is unquestionably the greatest wide receiver in the history of the NFL. Why hes here: Only Babe Ruth could have possibility overshadowed one of the greatest sluggers of all time. Why he's here: No one else at No. A legend and an important historical figure, Robinson also was a heck of a player, winning Rookie of the Year and MVP honors and posting five straight seasons of 7.0 WAR or better. Hes not in the Hall of Fame yet, but he will be one day soon (he was just 23 votes shy of being part of the Class of 2016). He gets the nod. No other player wore it for than one. Why he's here: The Pirate starting pitcher wore No. This association with inexperienced players taints all of these numbers. Why he's here: Gibson was an elite pitcher, and he just barely edges out fellow elite pitcher Pedro Martinez for the top spot due to a longer career. Also, he's been a pretty good pitcher, with a Cy Young, three All-Star selections and 218 wins to his name. Regional Rodrigez 12u - FL; Regional Casanova 14u - FL; Regional Pasqual/Casanova 14u - NJ; National Bodell 16u - FL; GA Teams. No. Honorable mentions: Clayton Kershaw, Will Clark, Roger Clemens. 5 is a total murderers' row. Why hes here: The Big Hurtwas one of the top right-handed hitters in history, leading the league in OPS four times and slugging 35 or more homer eight times. 41,693 WARNotable names: Lou Gehrig, Mel Ott, Luke Appling, Duke Snider, Paul Molitor. Robinson was a six-time All-Star, World Series Champion, and the 1949 National League MVP. Berra and fellow Yankee Hall of Fame catcher Bill Dickey each wore 8 in pinstripes; it was retired in honor of each of them in 1972. A handful of recent Nittany Lions dominate the list over some stars of the past, too. 11,544 WARNotable names: Ozzie Smith, Lou Whitaker, Pee Wee Reese, Richie Ashburn, Bobby Doerr. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2004, and the last player to wear #18 was Geena Badolato in 2014. 27 during his first Spring Training with the Reds in 1963, but when he showed up for Opening Day of that season, there was a 14 in his locker. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Elway retired following two consecutive Super Bowl wins and appeared in five Super Bowls. No. Her 13 doubles that season also stood as a school record until 2018, when both Natalie Higgins and Olivia Lorusso broke it. This is a stacked number, but its still such an easy choice to go with Mays, who is in the conversation about the greatest players in the history of the sport. Why he's here: Only three players have ever worn No. For certain teams, some numbers hold a special place in club lore and the hearts of the fans. Lawrie struck out 1860 batters . Why he's here: Quite simply, Hammerin' Hank was one of the greatest players in the history of baseball. She tossed a record four no-hitters at RMU, tied with Tera Prosser-Howe. She threw four no-hitters at RMU. He briefly wore numbers 22, 28, and 25 in his first two years as a Giant, then claimed the 36 in 1963. Jackson was a legend as well, of course, but about a third of his value came wearing 44, and after Slaughter, this one quickly turns into a list of very good players, not all-time greats. Why he's here: The Hall of Famer wore No. Every single possible number has had at least one player wear it on the field. 12? Players carefully cultivate their public images in order to maximize their value on and off the field of play. MOON TOWNSHIP Tonight the Colonials hosted a postseason game for the first time since the 2019-2020 season when Robert Morris hosted the Northeast Conference Championship Robert Morris Looks to Avenge Final Regular Season Loss to IUPUI in First Home Playoff Game since 2019-20, Randall, Clark Sweep ASUN Player of the Week Honors, Robert Morris Enters Horizon League Tournament With Fresh Slate, Beyond the Numbers: Softballs Retired Jerseys 52 Views, Robert Morris Announces 2023 Softball Schedule 47 Views, WICKLINE: It Is Time to Fear the Colonials 39 Views, Robert Morris Closes Out Home Schedule With Statement Win Over Youngstown State 37 Views. Why he's here: Underrated Bobby Abreu is Drysdale's only real competition. Let's safely assume you don't remember Mel Harder. Glavine was handed 47 seemingly at random in his first Spring Training. She also played for the Raybestos Brakettes, leading the team to 1976, 1977, 1978, and 1980 Amateur Softball Association National Championships. Hunter had worn 48 for the first 16 years of his career, but it was owned by Rick Porcello when the outfielder signed with Detroit after the 2012 season. Triskaidekaphobic football fans dreaded the Sundays when Marino and the Miami Dolphins rolled into town, because it usually meant their defense was in for a long day. Forty-nine different players put up at least 10 WAR wearing No. 311,308 WARNotable names: Greg Maddux, Fergie Jenkins, Chuck Finley, Dave Winfield, Mike Piazza. Thanks to then-Yankee Miguel Yajure, who became the first player to ever wear No. 55. Boggs wore the 26 for his 11 seasons with Boston, but took No. The top 35 names on our No. 50 because no one wants it," he said. It's not weird anymore. As you'd expect by this point, we're starting to get into numbers that just aren't worn that often, though there are still some exceptions to this rule. 20 for his rookie season in 1973, and wore it for the rest of his career -- except for a confusing road trip in 1982 where the team apparently forgot to pack Schmidt's jersey and he had to wear bullpen pitcher Hank King's 37 . In her two years in the program, she made the All-NEC team both seasons at third base, reaching first-team honors in 1997 and 1998, as the team won the Northeast Conference both seasons. Today, we will go beyond the numbers to look back at the careers of the players honored forever by RMU softball. It remains entertaining that if you were to watch a replay of the famous "Pine Tar Game" in 1983, you'll see a young Mattingly there wearing No. Honorable mentions: Vada Pinson, Cesar Cedeno, Pedro Guerrero. Your email address will not be published. Honorable mentions: Jim Edmonds, Red Ruffing, Dustin Pedroia. The unlucky 13, at least in the eyes of some players. Her batting average of .401 for 24 years in the UCLA team records. Of course, Juan Soto -- who made sure to keep it when he was traded from Washington to San Diego -- has plenty of time yet to make up the gap. 99 for the Dodgers after being traded in July. 71,842 WARNotable names: Mickey Mantle, Ivn Rodrguez, Craig Biggio, Kenny Lofton, Joe Mauer, J.D. Why hes here: Grove didnt make his big-league debut until 1925, when he was 25 years old, but he wasted no time becoming a star he led the AL in strikeouts each of his first seven years in the majors. As captain of the Yankees, Jeter epitomized the clubs ideals and excelled on the field. In many other sports, numbers of club legends are retired from use and placed in the rafters to be revered by generations of fans. Eighty-eight years ago this week, the New York Yankees became the first professional sports team to permanently wear numbers on their uniforms. 37 as a young pitcher for Cleveland, but when he was traded to Boston in 1975, "Spaceman" Bill Lee already owned it. Her career winning percentage of .835 is the highest percentage recorded by any collegiate softball coach with 800 career wins. 47711 WARNotable names: Tom Glavine, Jack Morris, Bruce Hurst, Howie Kendrick, Johnny Cueto. In the power categories, its pretty much Mickey Mantle (Hall of Famer), Eddie Murray (Hall of Famer), Chipper Jones (soon-to-be-Hall of Famer) and then Beltran. Why hes here: Bonds wore 24 during his seven years with Pittsburgh as a tribute to Willie Mays, his godfather. Honorable mentions: Omar Vizquel, Dave Concepcion, Lance Parrish. This was pretty much an impossible choice, guaranteed to please exactly nobody. Why he's here: The other choices are Ryan Madson and Justin Masterson. Why hes here: The Cobra was a legitimate star in the late 1970s and early 1980s, winning an MVP, two batting titles and three Gold Gloves. The first-ever number retired by softball was Brianne Morgans no. 13 in 1955 after arriving in the Majors, then quickly took the 21 that he'd wear for the rest of his career. For nearly four decades, you could find Harder active and in uniform for the same team. Honorable mentions: Rickey Henderson, Ken Griffey, Jr., Manny Ramirez, Miguel Cabrera, Barry Bonds. Three all-time inner-circle legends top this list, though it would have ranked even better had Clemens not worn 12 and then 22 for the Yankees and Astros. 49753 WARNotable names: Ron Guidry, Tom Candiotti, Charlie Hough, Tim Wakefield, Larry Dierker. He captured the nations attention with his prodigious power three years after Wally Pipp led the AL with nine home runs, for example, Ruth swatted 54 for the Yankees in 1920 and engaging personality. No. Cristiano Ronaldos image is inseparable from his favored #7. Why hes here: Armed with a sweet swing and an unparalleled batting eye, Carew won seven AL batting titles and hit at least .330 in 10 different seasons. Honorable mentions: Luis Aparicio, Edgar Martinez, Carl Hubbell. Sometimes, numbers take on a personality, and that's pretty clear true with the No. In order to find out, let's swing over to Baseball-Reference.com and dig into their uniform number database. Lauren Chamberlain is a retired infielder and one of the greatest players inAmerican softball. Why he's here: The long-time Yankee lefty was by far the best player who wore No. Why he's here: An excellent starter, Eckersley became an elite reliever with the A's in the late 1980s and early 1990s. 54 list are arms, until you get to Junior Flix, an outfielder who wore it for a single season as a rookie for the 1989 Blue Jays. Honorable mentions: Jimmie Foxx, Alex Rodriguez, Harmon Killebrew. Why he's here: The Dodger closer has worn No. Johnson wore 51 with Seattle from 1989-98 -- save for a brief game with 15 here and 34 there -- and then Ichiro wore it as a Mariner from 2001-12. It's not a hard-and-fast rule, because the powerful Carlos Correa sported it during his time in Houston, but you're more likely to find a Jarrod Dyson or Garry Templeton than you are a Ruth or Gehrig here. Why he's here: The 1978 AL Cy Young winner led the AL in wins twice and ERA twice and had his number retired by the Yankees. Jessica Mendoza, former 4-time First All-American Team, two-time medal-winning Olympian, retired All-Star Softball outfielder originally from Camarillo, California and alsois thecurrentsports broadcaster for ESPN. 13. As time passes, these athletes will be remembered for the accomplishments achieved while wearing their preferred numbers. Honorable mentions: Robin Roberts, Jim Kaat. Angel Di Maria currently wears the #7 shirt after his blockbuster transfer deal this summer. Originally from Californias Trabuco Canyon. Remember, this is only accounting for Bonds' time with San Francisco, since he was 24 (and briefly 7) with Pittsburgh. He's been asking for it since college at Old Dominion, in part because of his childhood affinity for "the Big Hurt," Thomas. Terry Bradshaw had the No. Sarah Davenport of Hillsborough (11) throws a pitch during the softball game between Hillsborough and Hunterdon Central in Flemington on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 John Jones | For NJ Advance Media Iconic MLB players with number 32 jerseys include Dave Winfield, Roy Halladay, and Steve Carlton, all Hall of Fame players whose career highlights are among the greatest moments in baseball history. He wore the #3 for his entire baseball career and has had that number retired by the New York Yankees. 331,239 WARNotable names: Larry Walker, Eddie Murray, Jos Canseco, Ron Hunt, Jim Barr. Kelli Miller was a two-sport athlete during her time at RMU, playing for both softball and basketball. Why he's here: The Hall of Famer is easily the best of an otherwise unimpressive bunch. No. 64 are even more umipressive than Bonifacio. Why he's here: The rest of the players who have worn No. Former outfielder Mallex Smith explains that he chose it because he has "zero cares" about how others feel about him, which we respect, but most of the 0s do it as a play on their own names, considering it not a "zero" so much as an "O." Voiselle, a 1940s-era pitcher, wore 96, an unheard-of number back in those days, for a very good reason: To honor his hometown: Ninety Six, South Carolina. Joe DiMaggios 56-game hitting streak might never be topped. Betts was once asked why he wears 50. By the time he was finished, Robinson had a pair of MVP awards for Cincinnati in 1961 and for Baltimore in 1966and he had collected 586 career home runs. 85 with a 0.45 WAR is good enough to beat out Che-Hsuan Lin. His #99 is retired throughout the NHL, never to be worn by another player again. Best all-time MLB players at each jersey number, 1-99, Best current players at each jersey number, 1-97. She made the All-NEC team in all four years, making the first team in 2004 and 2006 as well as the second team in 2003 and 2005. 251,720 WARNotable names: Barry Bonds, Jim Thome, Rafael Palmeiro, Buddy Bell, Tommy John, Mark McGwire. Rose, who hit .303 in his 24-year career, kept his number during the Philly years and his partial season with the Expos. Jackie Robisons contribution to baseball and American society are so significant that he holds the honor of being the only player to have his number retired across Major League Baseball. Dot Richardson, a two-time gold medal winner from Orlando, Florida, is a right-handedshortstop softball player, an American physician. Why he's here: The middle reliever is the only player in history to post a postive WAR while wearing No. There are 101 different options, counting 0 and 00 separately. 1. Notable names: Albert Pujols, George Brett, Jeff Bagwell, Brooks Robinson, Johnny Bench, Joe DiMaggio To be honest, we were surprised by this, since most pitchers don't wear single-digit numbers, and so we figured a number that both hitters and pitchers would wear would be at the top. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in each of his nine NFL seasons, led the league in rushing eight times, and earned four MVP awards. Dickinson is, perhaps, the greatest all-around player the softball program has ever had, spending 1999-2002 in the red, white, and blue and dominating while doing it from both sides of the ball. Why he's here: Not much to choose from, to be honest. He won the 1977 AL MVP when he batted .388 with 16 triples, 14 homers, 100 RBIs, 23 stolen bases and 128 runs scored for the Twins. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012 and coached on the team staff from 2014-17. 14 10 - Walt Frazier. Lionel Messi has made history wearing no.10 for Barcelona, while Cristiano Ronaldo is often referred to by his legions of fans as 'CR7' - Her success on the field at every levelmultiple NCAA championships, record breaking pitching performances, Olympic Gold Medalscombined with beauty and grace made her a celebrity who transcended the sport. ", No. Finch had enjoyed a wonderful life as a mother, commentator, and hadnumerousTV appearances. In this sport, though, stats arent the only numbers that matter. He'd then play for seven more teams after leaving the Giants, and, when he could get it, he'd wear 36 for each and every one of them. Note that this is only St. Louis Hernandez. No. No. Then again, No. She was a three-time All-NEC First Team member, making it twice at second base (2004, 2005) and once as a utility player (2006). Damon hit 235 homers and stole 408 bases in his career. ", No. Jim Browns career in the National Football League only lasted nine seasons, but his impact on the game has lasted through history. No. Slow-pitch Softball is a recreational form of the exciting American sport of Baseball, is easier to play than . No. Honorable mentions Tiffany Hayes, Morgan Tuck, Megan Walker 4: Moriah. 39837 WARNotable names: Dave Parker, Roy Campanella, Mike Greenwell, Kevin Kiermaier, Parker wore 39 for six teams over 19 seasons, but he's best-known for doing it with the Pirates. Maybe it's No. 62. Why hes here: Musial feasted on opposing pitchers during his 22-year career with the Cardinals. 1 all-time. Why he's here: The future Hall of Famer wore No. Think we left someone off? She leads the walks category by 34 over the second-place hitter and the RBI category by 42. That's also true of Griffey (who wore 30, 3 and 17 after leaving Seattle), Manny Ramirez, and Barry Bonds, who wore 24 as a Pirate before turning to 25 with the Giants, since Mays owns the 24 for San Francisco. And is No. The 1977 NL MVP spent 11 seasons with the Reds. 5 Best WWE Tag Team Champions Of The Golden Era (& 5 Worst), Every WWE Tag Team Championship, Ranked By Belt Design, 10 Things You Should Know About Kevin Nash's Life Outside WWE. Why he's here: Rincon wore No. Alex Bregman is storming up this list; he wears 2 in part to honor Jeter, and in part because he was drafted second overall in 2015. She parlayed that into success on the diamond, thriving as one of the speediest players in program history. Still, that was his number from 1980 until 1993, so he is our pick. The team wonthe national championship of 1999. Honorable mentions: Billy Williams, Chase Utley, Amos Otis. Did you know Mickey Mantle actually wore 6 for months as a rookie? These are the most famous softball players ever. Mantles Yankees played in the World Series 12 times they won seven of those and The Mick hit 18 homers in 65 games, a record that will never be broken. Lisa Fernandez is a Puerto Rican American former collegiate 4-time First Team All-American, 3-time Olympian medal winner, right-handed hitting softball pitcher, and ThirdBaseman,current softball assistant coach at UCLA. Oh, and hes hit .332 with 16 homers and a 1.115 OPS in 52 career playoff gams. He has been inducted into the Pro and College Football Hall of Fames as well as the Atlanta Falcons ring of honor. 54 is especially interesting because it's a pitcher's number, and only a pitcher's number. Softballs retired numbers. 61 for more than a few seasons, and Hernandez is the best of the bunch. 46 for an extended period. Honorable mentions: Kershaw, Larry Walker, Luis Tiant. Mario Lemieux is a hero to many hockey fans, but not only because of his contributions to the Pittsburgh Penguins on the ice. Why he's here: There's a reason MLB retired No. Lemieux also overcame Hodgkins Lymphoma, which caused him to miss the entire 1994-95 season. He overcame an HIV diagnosis and has continued his success off the court in the business world. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007, and nobody has worn #14 since before her induction. Her .338 batting average in 1998 ranks sixth in Colonials history. George Foster: The left fielder wore the No. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. No. Richardson has played with the UCLA Bruins and won the first NCAA National Championship in 1982. When uniform numbers first came into existence, they were often assigned in accordance with lineup spot, which is why you see a few cleanup hitters atop the list here. Grace wore 17 for most of his 13 seasons with the Cubs, but it's pretty clear he's not going to be the most famous North Sider with the number. When Magic Johnson was drafted with the first overall pick in the 1979 NBA Draft, he had to change his #33 from Michigan State, which belonged to the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. 351,195 WARNotable names: Phil Niekro, Mike Mussina, Frank Thomas, Justin Verlander, Cole Hamels, Rickey Henderson. 13987 WARNotable names: Alex Rodriguez, Omar Vizquel, Dave Concepcin, Lance Parrish, Manny Machado. 6 Via bleacherreport.com If one is going to put any basketball number on this list, that individual must also include the jersey of Julius Erving. Why hes here: One of the greatest pichers ever, Maddux won four straight Cy Youngs and was elected to the Hall of Fame in a landslide on his first try. Honorable mentions: Lou Whitaker, Pee Wee Reese, Richie Ashburn, Why hes here: Jeters career was nothing short of amazing. 0 of 10. Robinson broke Major Leagues Baseball color barrier, becoming the first black man to play in the league since the 1880s. Every day, hundreds of people walk or drive by the softball field at the North Athletic Complex and see the nine retired numbers that hang on the right-field fence. Spent six years in the outfield in the 1970s. The number suited him well. 96 for four seasons. That's four Hall of Famers listed there, plus Paul Waner and Lefty Gomez spent part of their careers with 11 as well. For pitching, she holds the record for complete games (116) and games started (114) as well as being second in strikeouts (841), which she held for 13 years. Danielle LawrieWashington 2006-07, 2009-10. Not necessarily the players wearing those numbers, as you've certainly seen many lists of in the past. 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Porcello, a New Jersey native, traded it to Hunter in exchange for a donation to a Hurricane Sandy relief program. Why hes here: The two pitchers on the HM line produced better career WAR numbers, but their overall contributions to the game pale in comparison to Clemente. OK, it's time to lightning round this by showing all of the 51st-through-75th-ranked numbers together here. She was also a coach on the Colonials staff until 2014. But do they know who the players were who wore those numbers? She played for Team USA in international competition from 2005 including a national softball team that won the 2008 Summer Olympics silver medal. Honorable mentions: Jeff Kent, Mark Langston, Dusty Baker. 1: Jose Cardenal. ", No. Gretzky won four Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers during the 1980s, before he was dealt in a blockbuster deal to the Los Angeles Kings. 44, and rightfully so. 12 during his managerial career, because growing up in California, he idolized Dodgers outfielder Tommy Davis, who wore the dozen for the team from 1959 through 1966. Jim Brown?) Why hes here: Only one player in baseball history (Jeff Kent) ever hit more home runs as a second baseman than Sandbergs 277 career dingers at the position, and in 1990 he became the second NL second baseman since the legendary Rogers Hornsby to ever hit at least 40 home runs in a season. Here are some of the most famous softball pitchers over the years: Lisa Fernandez Cat Osterman Jennie Finch Current famous softball pitchers include collegiate softball stars such as: Montana Fouts Valerie Cagle Miranda Elish Best Softball Players of All-Time The game of softball has produced many famous softball players over the years. "When I was looked at it, I was just happy it was lower than 53, which is the number I wore in Spring Training. The right-hander with the unmistakable high leg kick finished his career with a 2.89 ERA and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1983. No. 321,123 WARNotable names: Steve Carlton, Sandy Koufax, Roy Halladay, Milt Pappas, Jon Matlack. 441,090 WARNotable names: Henry Aaron, Willie McCovey, Roy Oswalt, Paul Goldschmidt, Jake Peavy. Why does Verlander wear 35? Let's see how many Wins Above Replacement each uniform number has piled up over the century or so that numbers have been in place. 50513 WARNotable names: Mookie Betts, Adam Wainwright, Jamie Moyer, Sid Fernandez, J.R. Richard. Honorable mentions: Ivan Rodriguez, Craig Biggio, Kenny Lofton. He contributed 101 WAR to 21 with Boston and Toronto, then 38.5 more WAR to 22, by our formula. The still-active Wainwright edges out ageless Jamie Moyer. Robinson's #42 will never be worn by another Major League baseball player. 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