bideau
03-11-2003, 06:25 AM
ESPN.com Page 2 has an interesting article listing the greatest athletes to wear every number from 00 to 99. They also listed honorable mentions for each number. I haven't had time to go through the entire list, but here's some New England highlights.
Hawg will be pleased to know that his namesake was selected as the best athlete to wear #73. Hannah is the only Patriot to make the list. Andre Tippett earned an honorable mention for #56.
Other Boston athletes selected as the best:
00 - Robert Parrish
04 - Bobby Orr
06 - Bill Russell
09 - Ted Williams
17 - John Havlicek
21 - Roger Clemens (should I count him?)
33 - Larry Bird
77 - Ray Bourque
There may be others. There were many honorable mentions. Its an interesting read if you get the chance.
Hawg will be pleased to know that his namesake was selected as the best athlete to wear #73. Hannah is the only Patriot to make the list. Andre Tippett earned an honorable mention for #56.
Other Boston athletes selected as the best:
00 - Robert Parrish
04 - Bobby Orr
06 - Bill Russell
09 - Ted Williams
17 - John Havlicek
21 - Roger Clemens (should I count him?)
33 - Larry Bird
77 - Ray Bourque
There may be others. There were many honorable mentions. Its an interesting read if you get the chance.