Is number 44 retired in baseball?

Just more than three years after he broke Babe Ruth's home-run record, the now-retired Aaron had his No. 44 retired by the last team for which he played, the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Is the number 44 retired by more than one team?

Hank Aaron: No. 44, retired by the Braves and Brewers.
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Who is number 44 in baseball?

Henry Louis Aaron (February 5, 1934 – January 22, 2021), nicknamed "Hammer" or "Hammerin' Hank", was an American professional baseball right fielder who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1954 through 1976.
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What MLB teams retired 44?

The Braves retired Aaron's No. 44 on April 15, 1977. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982.
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What numbers are permanently retired in baseball?

42 in honor of Jackie Robinson.
  • ATHLETICS.
  • 9: Reggie Jackson, RF.
  • 24: Rickey Henderson, LF.
  • 27: Catfish Hunter, RHP.
  • 34: Rollie Fingers, RHP.
  • 43: Dennis Eckersley, RHP. • More on A's retired numbers >
  • ANGELS.
  • 11: Jim Fregosi, SS.
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RETIRED NUMBERS - Baseball Basics



Why is 42 retired in baseball?

Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day each April 15. On that day the number that Robinson wore for the Brooklyn Dodgers, 42—retired from Major League Baseball in 1997—is “unretired” and worn by all players, coaches, and umpires in the games played that day.
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Can you be number 69 baseball?

69: Bronson Arroyo, 2000-02 Pittsburgh Pirates: Somewhat surprisingly, only six players in Major League history have worn no.
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What does 44 mean on the baseball field?

Aaron spent most of his 23-year career with the Braves — nine of which in Atlanta and 12 with the Milwaukee Braves. During his Braves career, Aaron wore No. 44. When Aaron passed away, the team adorned center field with a large "44" to honor the Braves' icon.
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Who wore 44 for the Yankees?

Reggie Jackson's number 44 was retired by the New York Yankees in 1993. The Yankees won the pennant in 1976 but were swept in the World Series by the Reds.
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What numbers have never been worn in MLB?

89 -- the only number left from 0 to 99 that had never been worn in a Major League Baseball regular-season game.
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What is the only number retired by every MLB team?

From 1939 through 1970, 31 years, only 19 MLB numbers were retired. There are now more than 200 retired numbers, not counting executives, broadcasters and “The Fans” (Cleveland Indians). And yes, every franchise has retired Jackie Robinson's “42,” but the Yankees (Mariano Rivera, 2019 Hall of Fame inductee) and the St.
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What MLB players have worn 44?

MLB Number 44s
  • "Michael Jordan"
  • "Football Hall of Fame"
  • "Tom Gola"
  • "Dominique Wilkins"
  • "Basketball hall of Fame"
  • "Jack Fournier"
  • "Henry Jordan"
  • "Basketball Hall of Fame" "Michael Jordan"
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Is 44 retired for the Yankees?

32: Elston Howard. 37: Casey Stengel. 42: Mariano Rivera, Jackie Robinson. 44: Reggie Jackson.
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Is the number 0 allowed in MLB?

In Major League Baseball, players are allowed to wear zero as their uniform number (yes, it's a number. Also, it's even). It's rare, but it happens. Currently, there is one player in baseball who wears zero, and that's Adam Ottavino, pitcher for the Colorado Rockies.
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Can you be 00 in MLB?

Numbers 0 and 00 are uncommon, but have been used by several players. Numbers 01 through 09 (with a leading zero) are some of the rarest numbers that have been worn.
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Are you allowed to wear 42 in the MLB?

In 1997, Major League Baseball honored Jackie Robinson by making his No. 42 the first uniform number to be retired across the sport. That said, players who were wearing No. 42 at the time could choose to continue wearing it until they retired.
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Is the number 21 retired in MLB?

The Pirates retired Clemente's number in 1973 following his tragic death on Dec. 31, 1972, as he attempted to deliver emergency relief supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. In 2020, the entire Pirates team, as well as players with Puerto Rican heritage, wore the No. 21 to recognize Clemente.
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Is the number 21 retired in all of baseball?

No. 21 is still an active number throughout MLB, as Jackie Robinson's No. 42 remains the only uniform number that is retired league-wide. MLB renamed its Commissioner's Award for the late outfielder in 1973 and established Roberto Clemente Day in 2002.
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What team has no retired numbers?

As of 2022, only two teams in the NBA do not have any retired numbers: the Los Angeles Clippers and the Toronto Raptors.
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Why is 42 retired at Fenway?

Jackie Robinson's #42 was retired by all Major League clubs in 1997. It's blue to match his uniform with the Brooklyn Dodgers. The numbers originally hung on the right field facade in the order in which they were retired, 9-4-1-8.
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