50 (number) - in Sports

In Sports

  • The jersey number 50 has been retired by a number of North American sports teams in honor of past playing greats or other figures.
    • In Major League Baseball:
      • The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, for coach Jimmie Reese, who served with the team when it was known as the California Angels.
    • In the NBA:
      • The San Antonio Spurs, for Hall of Famer David Robinson.
    • In the NFL:
      • The New York Giants, for Hall of Famer Ken Strong.
    • No NHL team has retired the number, which is not frequently issued.
  • The jersey number 50 has also been retired by the men's basketball program of the University of North Carolina for Tyler Hansbrough.

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