DDR Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I'd go with 23 for Chicago.You have arguably the NBA GOAT in Michael Jordan & a Cubs Hall of Famer in Ryne Sandberg. Both 23s retired for their teams. Jermaine Dye was the MVP when the White Sox ended their World Series drought. And Devin Hester was one of the best of all-time at his role for the Bears.That leaves the Blackhawks, but someone else would need to weigh in on that.Not to mention Robin Ventura wore #23 as well. As far as the Hawks, I don't think anybody of any significance wore #23, with apologies to Stu Grimson and Kris Versteeg.#9 was pretty solid, too.Hawks: Bobby HullBears: Jim McMahonBulls: Luol Deng and Ron HarperSox: Minnie Minoso Cubs: Gabby Hartnett and Hank Sauer (two former MVPs, apparently...never heard of 'em, but I'm not a Cubs fan) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL FANATIC Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 St. Louis has a bunch of almost. #2 for Al MacInnis (Blues) and Red Schoendienst (Cardinals) #8 for Barclay Plager (Blues) and Larry Wilson (football Cardinals) #14 for Kenny Boyer (Cardinals) and Doug Wickenheiser and Geoff Courtnall (Blues) #16 for Brett Hull (Blues) and Ray Lankford (Cardinals) #24 for Bernie Federko (Blues) and Whitey Herzog (Cardinals) Those aren't ALL retired numbers but most are and the ones that aren't are the type of guys who still kind of owned that number for a while. But in the end, I can't think of any in which there is a counter part in all 3 sports. JUSTIN STRIEBEL | PORTFOLIO | RESUME | CONTACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnice Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 And also, Oscar Robertson in Cincinnati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twi Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Tough question for Tampa. I'll admit to knowing diddly about the Bucs, and not being familiar enough with the Rays to know all the numbers. Any great 4s or 26s on those teams? I'd have to rank those two numbers above any other when it comes to the Lightning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shumway Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Off the top of my head, I'd say #20 for Philadelphia- Brian Dawkins (Eagles)- Mike Schmidt (Phillies)- Jimmy Watson (Flyers)- Eric Snow (Sixers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 And also, Oscar Robertson in CincinnatiYep, although he wore 12 in college at UC and 1 after leaving Cincy. 14 is definitely Cincinnati's number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Off the top of my head, I'd say #20 for Philadelphia - Brian Dawkins (Eagles) - Mike Schmidt (Phillies) - Jimmy Watson (Flyers) - Eric Snow (Sixers) Philadelphia pretty much sucks at having great pro sports players, so there is absolutely no single number of any significance. The best I could come up with, first factoring in the few retired numbers the city has, are: #32 Steve Carlton - HOF (Phillies) Billy Cunningham - HOF (Sixers) Charles Barkley - HOF (Sixers) (wore for one memorable season because of Magic's HIV) Um... Ricky Watters? (Eagles) Um.... Um.... Murray Craven (Flyers) #20 Mike Schmidt - HOF (Phillies) Brian Dawkins - maybe HOF (Eagles) Doug Collins - (Sixers) Um... Dave Poulin? Jimmy Watsan? Jonesie? (Flyers) There's no other number I could come up with more than two legitimate players for. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadmanLA Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 19 in San Diego--Lance Alworth and Tony Gwynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fouhy12 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 For Boston it would have to be #33, if you're going by ability and championships won.Celtics: Larry BirdRed Sox: Jason VaritekBruins: Zdeno CharaI don't think the Patriots have had any player of significance wear #33. #4 is a close second, but more for notoriety than championshipsBruins: Bobby OrrRed Sox: Joe CroninPatriots: Adam VinatieriKevin Faulk has to get it for 33. He's not an all-time great or anything, but he was a key piece in all three of the Pats first Super Bowls. fouhy12's NFL Concepts 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerslionspistonshabs Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Detroit`s tough5- Lidstrom, Hank Greenberg9- Gordie Howe, Matt Stafford1- Chaunceu Billups, Lou Whitaker, Terry Sawchuk20 (Barry) wasn`t really shared with anyone too special. Neither was Yzerman`s 19 or Isiah`s 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh.0 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Off the top of my head, I'd say #20 for Philadelphia- Brian Dawkins (Eagles)- Mike Schmidt (Phillies)- Jimmy Watson (Flyers)- Eric Snow (Sixers)Philadelphia pretty much sucks at having great pro sports players, so there is absolutely no single number of any significance. The best I could come up with, first factoring in the few retired numbers the city has, are:#32Steve Carlton - HOF (Phillies)Billy Cunningham - HOF (Sixers)Charles Barkley - HOF (Sixers) (wore for one memorable season because of Magic's AIDS)Um... Ricky Watters? (Eagles)Um.... Um.... Murray Craven (Flyers)#20Mike Schmidt - HOF (Phillies)Brian Dawkins - maybe HOF (Eagles)Doug Collins - (Sixers)Um... Dave Poulin? Jimmy Watsan? Jonesie? (Flyers)There's no other number I could come up with more than two legitimate players for. HIV -- big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 True dat. Edited. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConcreteCharlie Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Off the top of my head, I'd say #20 for Philadelphia- Brian Dawkins (Eagles)- Mike Schmidt (Phillies)- Jimmy Watson (Flyers)- Eric Snow (Sixers)Andre Waters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadmanLA Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Detroit`s tough5- Lidstrom, Hank Greenberg9- Gordie Howe, Matt Stafford1- Chaunceu Billups, Lou Whitaker, Terry Sawchuk20 (Barry) wasn`t really shared with anyone too special. Neither was Yzerman`s 19 or Isiah`s 11. I can't think of any other prominent Detroit sports star (those who played for the Pistons, Tigers, Red Wings specifically) that wore #20 besides Barry Sanders, but Billy Sims and Lem Barney have to be considered too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysox Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Tough question for Tampa. I'll admit to knowing diddly about the Bucs, and not being familiar enough with the Rays to know all the numbers. Any great 4s or 26s on those teams? I'd have to rank those two numbers above any other when it comes to the Lightning.So I've been talking to my roommate and dad about this for the last couple days, and we came up with a few but none that stand out as elite. A lot hinge on current careers of young players.The best we have is19 - Keyshawn Johnson, Scott Kazmir, Brad Richards55 - Brooks, Matt Moore, Darryl Sydor(only one season, but won a cup)14 - David Price, Brad Johnson12 - Wade Boggs, Perry Van Der Beek(retired by the rowdies), Ryan Malone, Doug Williams3 - Jameis Winston, Evan Longoria13 - Mike Evans, Pavel Kubina, Carl Crawford22 - Doug Martin, Matt Garza, Dan BoyleCouple of snubs like Lecavalier, St. Louis, Ronde Barber, Sapp, and Alstott, but that's due to a weak field from the other sports. @MichaelDanger19Â | Dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001mark Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 3 - Jameis Winston, Evan LongoriaI'd say that'll land itself eventually. @2001mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravisBridell Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 For Minnesota, I liked 28 as aforesaid with Blyleven and Adrian. I was thinking about all current players and came up with 22, Harrison Smith, Andrew Wiggins, and Miguel Sano, are all promising younger players. I'm not as familiar with the Wild, so someone would have to enlighten me about Niederreiter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosrs1 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 San Diego is easy...#19Tony Gwynn - being the big reason. Best player to ever take the field for the Padres, one of MLB's all time greatest hitters and member of the HOF. Not to mention just a great guy and member of the community.Lance Alworth - One of the Chargers greater players, one of their few retired numbers, and a member of the Pro Football HOF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worcat Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 St. Louis has a bunch of almost.#2 for Al MacInnis (Blues) and Red Schoendienst (Cardinals)#8 for Barclay Plager (Blues) and Larry Wilson (football Cardinals)#14 for Kenny Boyer (Cardinals) and Doug Wickenheiser and Geoff Courtnall (Blues)#16 for Brett Hull (Blues) and Ray Lankford (Cardinals)#24 for Bernie Federko (Blues) and Whitey Herzog (Cardinals)Those aren't ALL retired numbers but most are and the ones that aren't are the type of guys who still kind of owned that number for a while. But in the end, I can't think of any in which there is a counter part in all 3 sports.#1 Ozzie Smith (Cardinals) and Mike Liut (Blues)#5 Albert Pujols (Cardinals) and Bob Plager (Blues)#7 Matt Holliday (Cardinals) and Keith Tkachuk/Joe Mullen/Gary Unger/Red Berenson (Blues)#13 Kurt Warner (STL Rams) and Matt Carpenter (Cardinals)#31 Bob Forsch (Cardinals) and Curtis Joseph/Grant Fuhr (Blues)But I would agree #24 would be the most iconic for STL Bleeding Blue since 1986 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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