Retired Numbers
The Chicago Cubs retired numbers are commemorated on pinstriped flags flying from the foul poles at Wrigley Field, with the exception of Jackie Robinson, the Brooklyn Dodgers player whose number was retired for all clubs:
Ron Santo 3B: 1960-1973 |
Ernie Banks SS/1B: 1953-1971 |
Ryne Sandberg 2B: 1982-1997 |
Billy Williams OF: 1959-1974 |
Ferguson Jenkins/Greg Maddux Both Pitchers Retired in 2009 |
Jackie Robinson Retired by MLB |
- On May 3, 2009 the number 31 was retired for Ferguson Jenkins and Greg Maddux
- There is also a movement to retire the uniform shirt of Gabby Hartnett. The Cubs first wore numbers on their shirts in 1932, and Hartnett wore three different numbers. Number 7 was initially assigned to Hartnett, but he was switched to number 9 the next year. In 1937 he was switched to number 2, which he retained through his last season with the Cubs, 1940.
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Famous quotes containing the words retired and/or numbers:
“I am convinced that the best service a retired general can perform is to turn in his tongue along with his suit, and to mothball his opinions.”
—Omar Bradley (1893–1981)
“Green grow the rushes-O
What is your one-O?”
—Unknown. Carol of the Numbers (l. 2–3)