The lefty finished his career with a batting average of .303, with 2,743 hits and 1,326 RBIs. Parish wore No. 00, Pittsburgh Pirates, 1954) - Page wanted 11, which was taken, so he chose the nearest double number—No. sections: hiphop 237 on now. Meanwhile, several minor league teams wore pink jerseys in recent weeks, including the Binghamton Mets, the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, and the Modesto Nuts, whose manager, Chad Kreuter, told his players that they'd wear pink again the next day if they won. Woolridge wore No. 00.). The Best Strength and Power Superset for Athletes, Why Nutrition Isn't About Making the 'Perfect' Choice, Quick Cues to Clean Up Your Kettlebell Swing, A Peloton Bike Probably Won't Get You Your Dream Body. Most sports have traditions or customs regarding certain numbers being associated with certain positions. We've broken down some of the most notable players who rocked the nil from all four major professional sports leagues, and included some of the most entertaining reasons why other athletes opted for an aught. He was distinctive because of his double zero. Pre-1973, those position/number pairings weren't so uncommon -- just ask Charlie Conerly and Jim O'Brien (whose last-second field goal won Super Bowl V). It's also worth noting that another high-profile rookie has bumped up against the NFL's dress code this spring, but not regarding numbers. 0, Chicago Bulls, 1981-86; New Jersey Nets, 1986-88; L.A. Lakers, 1988-90; Denver Nuggets, 1990-91; Detroit Pistons, 1991-93; Milwaukee Bucks, 1992-93; Philadelphia 76ers, 1993-94. 0 on the ice, because "talent-wise, [he's] furthest from Wayne Gretzky." 11: Reggie Williams, Roy Williams, and Larry Fitzgerald. There were occasional exceptions, like Keyshawn Johnson (who wore 19 during his first Jets training camp because 80 through 89 were taken, and then kept wearing it when the season started, even though a number in the 80s had opened up) and Kelley Campbell (another case of 80-89 being taken, in part because the Vikings had retired Cris Carter's and Alan Page's numbers). • Quarterbacks are allowed to wear No. After lighting up the college basketball world at a relatively small school, Lillard entered the NBA for the 2012-2013 season and played well enough to earn Rookie of the Year honors. He wasn't specifically mentioned in the news accounts regarding Bush, but presumably the league won't be making an exception for him either. And that simplicity has an interesting side effect: Yankees jerseys cost less at the clubhouse shop. They got away with this at first, but the NFL soon put the kibosh on it, and Bosworth had to switch to No. Former wide receiver Kenny Burrough was selected in the first round of the 1970 NFL Draft by the Saints and played 10 seasons in the league. Damian Lillard (No. Avery Bradley (No. His answers to Frequently Asked Questions are here, and archives of his "Uni Watch" columns are available here, here and here. 44 at Oklahoma and wanted to keep wearing it when he went pro. 00. So for those of you who've wanted more frequent doses of Uni Watch, or smaller doses of Uni Watch, or just a new excuse to procrastinate at work, now you've got it. 5 during minicamp, but that doesn't mean anything. Joe Page (No. Vince Young wore "V. Young" on the back of his jersey at Texas and wanted to do the same with the Titans. 00 after his first season with the Oakland Raiders, because it was essentially a pun on his last name (. • Tight ends: 10-19 and 80-89 (or 40-49 if those ranges are taken) 50 to No. Most of the photos from training camp two years ago showed the patch over the collar logo, and teams had sent out the jerseys to have logos put on the sleeves. It's only been up for a week and the entries are pretty short, so you can catch up quickly enough just by scrolling through the site. "It's your basic non-number," he said at the time. It was a tournament in Beaverton, Oregon. • Jason Peters of the Bills was drafted as a tight end and initially wore No. 0 standby. Hall-of-Famer Jim Otto switched from No. Bush wore No. Charles Woodson, for example, wore No. Career accolades: Pro Football Hall of Famer, 10-time all-pro. In his second season, he helped his team reach the second round of the playoffs, averaging 22.0 points, 6.5 assists, and 5.1 rebounds per game. Jim Otto Enshrinement Speech 1980. 0 or 00 on their jersey and learn some of the weird reasons why. Jim Otto: Pos: C, Career: 210 G, 10xAll-Pro(1st), 12xProBowl, Raiders 1960-1974, born WI 1938 No photo of this yet, but Uni Watch is looking. As you may recall, Uni Watch could only name two such players (Jae Seo and Victor Martinez), but readers came up with several more: • From Dennis Moy: "Huston Street wears a green WWJD bracelet on his glove hand. Kent initially wore the CoolFlo this season but then got beaned in the head and decided the new design didn't offer quite as much protection, so now he's gone back to an old-school lid. Uni Watch has noticed that undershirts also make good hankies. Jim Otto wore number "00" ("aught-oh") during most of his career with the Oakland Raiders. Jeff Kent is the latest player to come out against the CoolFlo helmet. "Bret Hedican wore something similar after getting his jaw broken," adds Blake Ratcliff. But then they converted him to a tackle and gave him No. Big Uni Watch News 00. 50 to No. Correction to last column's description of Pat LaFontaine's odd headwear as an "anti-concussion thingie." He wore No. And what a journey it's been. Miguel Tejada (No. 00, Cleveland Indians, 1977; 1978-79) - Dade wore No. Think a uniform should be, y'know, uniform? Remember that garish chest protector that Ramon Castro was wearing in spring training? It's for sale (with thanks to Josh Becker). Uni Watch Far East bureau chief Jeremy Brahm now reports that Shinjo's been up to further high jinks: "On May 18, the Fighters played the Hanshin Tigers in the Tigers' home stadium. A system of assignment of jersey numbers was initiated in American football's NFL in 1952; it was updated and made more rigid in 1973. Orlando Woolridge (No. ", • From Paul Pereira: "Alex Gonzalez is a 2-for-1 special: He has a necklace and a yellow bracelet.". 1, but you rarely see it (well, except on draft day). 6 for a couple seasons—with the Pistons and the Bucks—but finished his career out with his old No. Check out this photo -- his jersey has No. Anyone know exactly when this changeover took place, or why? And one last batting glove item: Uni Watch had wondered whether Antonio Alfonseca, who has six fingers on each hand, wears batting gloves. Get Faster for Any Sport With This 12-Week Speed Workout. 0 on the hardwood with multiple teams. Other sports or leagues The Greatest Athlete To Wear Every Jersey Number From 00 to 99 @sports. And what happened to the spring training model? During the first part of his career, Otto played in 308 consecutive games, never missing time due to injury. Scott Spiezio's beard is dyed Cardinal red. "There's not a batting glove to be found on the entire team.". But even if someone else puts it on, no one will ever wear â00â like Jim Otto. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980, his first year of eligibility. Big thanks to the many readers who provided this photo of a gloves-clad Alfonseca batting in the minor leagues. Zero is a special numberâor is it? He helped lead the Thunder to the NBA Finals in 2012, and today is generally considered among the top 10 players in the league. 0, Seattle Supersonics, L.A. Clippers, 1991-92; Detroit Pistons, Sacramento Kings, Seattle Supersonics,Utah Jazz, 1994-01) - Polynice wore No. ", Bill Walton once called Parish "the greatest shooting big man of all time." Numbers are always worn on the front and back of a player's jersey, and so-called "TV numbers" are worn on the sleeve or shoulder. Haj. It ⦠The three-time All-Star and Gold Glove Award winner was a stellar leadoff hitter. And Tim Altork checks in with news of an entire junior college team that goes gloveless: the Southern Union Bison of Wadley, Ala. "I've been covering them for two years and just noticed the across-the-board lack of handwear this past week at the state tournament," writes Altork. James Edwin Otto (born January 5, 1938) is an American former professional football player who was a center for the Oakland Raiders of the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons. 00, Oakland Raiders, 1961-62; Oakland Raiders, 1963-74) - Hall-of-Famer Jim Otto switched from No. Feb 1, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibit of NFL former commissioner Pete Rozelle with the jerseys of Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15), Oakland Raiders center Jim Otto (00), Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach (12) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Ham (59) at the Super Bowl LII Experience at Minneapolis Convention Center. ", On the subject of players who don't wear batting gloves, Brendon Booth reports that Pedro Feliz was gloveless on May 8 (but not since then). After a long process of choosing numbers, which all seemed to be retired in Cleveland, former Minnesota Timberwolves star Kevin Love selected the number zero for his new uniform. 1 or numbers near 30 (in a range from approximately 29 to 41). Shinjo was reprimanded for the stunt. 0, Baltimore Orioles, 2005) - The infielder donned No. 50 to No. 00 after his first season with the Oakland Raiders, because it was essentially a pun on his last name (aught-oh). Too bad. But Reggie Bush, among his many other talents, has made that possible. Even Jerry Rice, who was so attached to No. Jim Otto: Time goes by so fast, it's hard to think about it. • Linebackers: 50-59 and 90-99 2 at Florida State and continued to wear it during practice sessions throughout his career (here with the Ravens, here with the Redskins). Al Oliver (No. 5, like he did at USC and in high school. Beginning in 2004, receivers were allowed to wear 10 through 19 (regardless of number crunches in the 80-89 range), and the first three wideouts chosen in the 2004 draft all took advantage by wearing No. Uni Watch offers the following hint at no extra charge: The quarterback is the one throwing the ball. (And "00" would be doubly controversial.). Apparently Esposito (No. 0 isn't wearing a number at all. 32. Magic Johnson? 0 in college at Texas because he felt he had to prove himself all over again. The offensive lineman was known for his leadership, dedication and determination, and he became an anchor for the Raiders. But back in the day, 00 was worn by Oilers flanker Ken Burrough and Raiders center Jim Otto. • Defensive linemen: 60-79 and 90-99 Kenny Burrough (No. 71. Most teams won't assign those numbers. More batting glove news: Last time around Uni Watch made a big fuss over Jeff Bagwell's padded glove. As for Bush, Uni Watch doesn't see any reason why he (or, more to the point, any running back) shouldn't be able to wear a single-digit number. Jim Otto wore number "00" during most of his career with the Oakland Raiders. Olden Polynice (No. The Giants will have new caps next season, as modeled here by Omar Vizquel. Instant access to FREE resources that have helped millions of people jump higher, run faster, get stronger, eat smarter and play better. 00 â Jim Otto: An original Raider and as great of a center the sport has ever known. 37, the latter being his actual Ravens uni number. As noted in a recent thread on Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.net discussion board, NFL players often wear unofficial numbers during practices. In the past, most who donned a donut were goalies. Last column's photo of Jeff Weaver eating his glove apparently made a big impression on Nomar. 0, so he says, because "it's not a normal number….you go with zero when you've been through something and you are looking to get a new beginning. He is one of very few athletes across all sports who've had their precious No. An original ⦠Early Specialization vs. Aaron Brooks did the same thing at Oregon, where he had wanted to wear No. Follow-Up Roundup But don't be surprised if his agent starts pushing the Titans to trade for Brian Young, Bryant Young, Chris Young, James Young or Scott Young. 10 jersey. He also competed in all 10 years of the AFL's existence, becoming the only AFL All-league center. 80 that he convinced Steve Largent to let the Seahawks unretire his number during Rice's brief stint in Seattle; he tried out a teen number during the 2005 preseason before finally retiring. 0 or No. So Bush petitioned the league for a waiver, but they turned him down earlier this week, so he'll wear No. The last player I saw wear "00" that I remember was the center for the Oakland Raiders, Jim Otto. Hope to see you on the blog every day, and back here in two weeks. Bobby Bonds (No. He wore No. The Cincinnati Bengals were the last NFL team to wear jerseys without "TV numbers" on a regular basis in 1980, though since then several NFL teams have worn throwback uniforms from a time without "TV numbers", since as of 2008 ⦠85. The zeroes started getting more common on the diamond in the late 1970s and have remained relatively common ever since. Oliver did not wear the "goose egg" until he was traded to the Rangers 10 years after his first season, but he then proceeded to wear it with five other teams. How low is Nike willing to sink? And Uni Watch wasn't just being hypothetical when referring to a quarterback wearing 42 or a kicker wearing 80. Uh, right. Sleeves, too. 00, San Diego Padres, 1990) - In his prime, "Jack the Ripper" was one of the most feared hitters in the league. Uni Watch did not expect to be devoting a column to the NFL in May. Other players whose numbers look odd to us today including running back Marion Motley, kicker Lou "The Toe" Groza, quarterback Sammy Baugh and defensive lineman Carl Eller, among many others. So he wore a Tigers jersey before the Fighters/Tigers game [apparently as a salute to the Hanshin fans]. Read about athletes who wore No. John Buck of the Royals is a major offender." • And many Cubs fans pointed out that Derrek Lee has been wearing a "Believe" bracelet since last season. Uni Watch likes that look and sees nothing wrong with going back to it. Join STACK and gain instant FREE access to resources that have helped millions of people jump higher, run faster, get stronger, eat smarter and play better. Otto and the Raiders were part of the newly established gridiron American Football League (AFL) that was trying to compete against the NFL during the 1960s. But there is a player who sort of wore his name on his front, back and sides â Hall of Fame center Jim Otto, who wore No. Tejada finished the game with the No. 00, Washington Wizards, 2011; No. Thank you very much. 00 in high school and college, because, according to The Little Giant Book of Basketball Facts, at Parish's Woodlawn High School, "they ran out of [jerseys] with numbers on them. Team: Oakland Raiders. Plus, he was the only guy who wore a neck brace. Paul Dade (No. (And "00" would be doubly controversial.). Same goes for Deion Sanders, who wore No. 00, New Orleans Saints, 1970; Houston Oilers, 1971-1981) - Former wide receiver Kenny Burrough was selected in the first round of the 1970 NFL Draft by the Saints and played 10 seasons in the league. But that number was taken at UCLA when Westbrook was there, and in OKC, he chose No. In case you've been under a rock: Bush wanted to wear uniform No. 00 jersey. sports 205 on now. 00, a reference to his last name. 99 to No. He now has a golf apparel line called 00Wear. I believe they are the only 2 players to wear the number dbl zero. Over in the NFL, Uni Watch wondered aloud two weeks ago why some players in minicamp have the Reebok logo covered over on the chests of their practice jerseys. If you were spending time with your mom on Mother's Day, you might have missed that MLB players showed their annual support for breast cancer research by wearing pink wristbands and pink ribbons, and for the first time some players also used pink bats. So he just chopped off the 1. Gilbert "Agent Zero" Arenas (No. As he slid headfirst into home plate, the "1" literally peeled off of his No. Nice article here about Cubs and White Sox uni numbers. NFL refs wear white hats while the other on-field officials wear black, but the always-observant Doug Brei points out that it used to be the other way around. Mike Bibby (No. A two-time Pro Bowler, Burrough led the NFL in receiving yards in 1975. He ended his career with 461 stolen bases. Or why a quarterback shouldn't be able to wear 42, like Conerly did. 12 â Ken Stabler: The ace-cool quarterback during the best era of the Raiders, in the 1970s. Basketball: Orlando Woolridge who played for a few teams wore 0. 00, Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, 1977-97) - Robert "The Chief" Parish played in the NBA from 1976 until 1997. The AFL's numbering system also allowed for the use of a double-zero as a number, which was used by future Hall of Famer Jim Otto, center for the Oakland Raiders; after wearing the number 50 in his rookie season, switched to 00 which he wore for the remainder of ⦠Baseball: Junior Ortiz who played for a few teams wore 0. As many readers pointed out, LaFontaine actually wore that device after breaking his jaw. Seven-time All-Star Al "Scoops" Oliver played in the MLB for 18 years, appearing in 2,378 games. Neil Sheehy (No. The Celtics retired his number in 1998. A few other notable NFL numerical episodes: • Brian Bosworth wore No. 0 when he joined the NBA, but the number dates back to his time at the University of Arizona, where he was told zero was the number of minutes he was going to be able to play that year. Of course, the genius of Otto's uni number was that it mirrored his name . Obviously Jim Otto of the Raiders wore dbl zero, but also Ken Burroughs wore 00 as a wide receiver for the Houston Oilers. In the NFL, Nos. - Selected sixth overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 1981 NBA Draft, Woolridge was the Bulls' main franchise player prior to the Jordan era, leading the team in scoring. 30. But 44 is off-limits for NFL linebackers, so when the Seahawks drafted Boz, they claimed they'd occasionally use him as a fullback. For centuries, philosophers and mathematicians have debated whether zero can be considered an actual number, since it technically has no value and is primarily a placeholder. 99 to No. 00, St. Louis Cardinals, 1980) - Barry Bonds's father possessed both power hitting ability and blazing fast base-running speed. According to a 2003 Q and A column by Chicago Tribune sportswriter Paul Sullivan (kindly forwarded by Paul MacWilliams), "Alfonseca does not have specially designed batting gloves, nor does he cut holes in the gloves for the [extra fingers]. He pulls his gloves on over the [extra fingers] one at a time, just like you or I would do if we had six fingers and were major league players." Jim Otto Enshrinement speech. Jim Otto is the only lineman you'll find on this list, as linemen tend to have numbers in the 60s and 70s. 0. The first American player in any team sport that I can remember to wear the number "00" was Jim Otto, who was a center with the Oakland Raiders from 1960-1974. Only a few players wore the nil or double-nil in games before those numbers were prohibited. Players usually have to request them, perhaps thinking that "0" or "00" will distinguish them and make them stand out. In addition, Lee Leslie notes that Zack Greinke once blamed a loss on not having worn his lucky necklace, and Dave Doernemann points out that Jaromir Jagr's been known to don neckwear on the ice. I ⦠00. Italy will be wearing Puma uniforms on the field during the World Cup, but they'll be wearing Dolce and Gabbana attire off the field. Now, Shinjo played for the Tigers for 10 years, from 1991-2000. Jim Otto wore No. Don't worry, Uni Watch will still be here every two weeks on ESPN.com. The flexibility of the cloth 'hinge' seems to work nicely. The NCAA uses the more lenient format, and the world appears to have kept spinning just fine. Ken Burrough, a two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver for the Oilers, also sported the number during his time in Houston. Thankfully, he soon switched to this and this. Hall of Famer Jim Otto, who played center for the Oakland Raiders between 1960-1974, also wore 00. When they re-upped two years ago, the new contract called for logos only on the arms, same as on the game jerseys. 32 in college at Notre Dame, but switched to 0 (for Orlando) in the NBA. Also considered: Ken Burrough. Then there's the issue of MLBers wearing bracelets. Several of the greats share the same number (Looking at you, No. Check out the major hosiery variations in this 1926 photo from a Connecticut mercantile league. Last column's dissertation on necklaces brought lots of good responses, many of them chastising Uni Watch for failing to mention Randall Simon, arguably history's most bling-heavy player. Both numbers were taken out of circulation by the NFL after 1973 and Burrough was the last NFL player to wear No. Robert Parish (No. Numbers 0 and 00 are no longer used, though they were issued in the NFL before the number standardization in 1973. • Running backs: 20-49 0 isn't wearing a number at all. He was known for his high-release jumper and long, precise shots. There's a good overview here. Turns out they're wearing navy on the road and the retro helmet at home -- just like you or Uni Watch would do if we were major league catchers and had a completely arbitrary sense of uni protocol. Zero is a special number—or is it? John Davidson (No. 00 retired. Brian Rice explains: "In Reebok's first contract with the NFL, in 2002, their logo was under the collar on practice jerseys, but not on the sleeves. Why? By now, seeing the patched jerseys is growing increasingly rare. Parish won three championship rings with the Boston Celtics and one with the Bulls. The NBA has had a stronghold of "zero heroes" throughout its history, which continues today. Add up his three Pro Bowls and nine AFL All-Star games, and Otto ranked among the league's best. 2 while his shorts have No. 00, Oakland Raiders, 1961-62; Oakland Raiders, 1963-74) - Hall-of-Famer Jim Otto switched from No. Baseball: Al Oliver who mostly played for the Pittsburgh Pirates wore 0. wear white hats while the other on-field officials wear black. The Yankees' jersey is beautiful in its simplicity, right? Jim Otto Center, Raiders Not many players have sported the zero (or in this case, double-zero), but Otto just so happens to be one of the game's all-time great linemen. 00, New York Rangers, 1977-78) - Davidson says he wore No. Contact him here. The jersey system has notable exceptions. And Kevin Bresnahan adds, "It has become popular for catchers to use the right shoulder pad of the chest protector as another POW (point of wiping) during mound conferences. But were they six-fingered gloves? But there's nothing newfangled about wideouts wearing numbers in the teens; in fact, it's totally old-school and used to be routine prior to 1973. most slapped. Stopped at Robert Parrish representing 00. 0, Texas Rangers, Montreal Expos, San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies, L.A. Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, 1978-85) - Oliver was the first person in the MLB to wear the single 0. ", • From Brandon Davis: "Kirk Saarloos used to wear a pink Livestrong-style band last season but was told by umpires to remove it, so now he keeps it in his back pocket. When the Browns signed center LeCharles Bentley a few months ago, he wore a double-zero jersey at his introductory press conference and then announced that he wanted to keep wearing the number this season, as a tribute to Otto.
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