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Marshmallowmilkshake Jan 15 2022 10:50 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jan 15 2022 12:41 PM

The recent talk about Keith and Gary Carter had me thinking about players who have had numbers retired by two teams. That's not counting Ralph Kiner, who had his number retired by the Pirates and a microphone retired by the Mets, or Jackie Robinson. Can you guess the players? (Usual rules apply.) Two players have had their numbers retired by three teams! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

Edgy MD Jan 15 2022 11:43 AM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Nolan Ryan.

Marshmallowmilkshake Jan 15 2022 12:01 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Correct on Nolan!

Marshmallowmilkshake Jan 15 2022 12:39 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

=Marshmallowmilkshake post_id=84632 time=1642269024 user_id=119] 1. Nolan Ryan, (Angels, Astros, Rangers) Edgy 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

Willets Point Jan 15 2022 01:30 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Carlton Fisk.

Marshmallowmilkshake Jan 15 2022 01:37 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Willets Point wrote: Carlton Fisk. Correct! I met Fisk once. His son was playing for the Champaign-Urbana Bandits in a league with just four teams. He came out to sign autographs and was really nice. 1. Nolan Ryan, (Angels, Astros, Rangers) Edgy 2. Carlton Fisk, (Red Sox, White Sox) Willets Point 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

stevejrogers Jan 15 2022 01:50 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Frank Robinson is the other trifecta

Marshmallowmilkshake Jan 15 2022 01:53 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

=stevejrogers post_id=84640 time=1642279809 user_id=57] Frank Robinson is the trifecta

Correct! I interviewed Robinson once. It was a very short interview.





1. Nolan Ryan, (Angels, Astros, Rangers) Edgy

2. Carlton Fisk, (Red Sox, White Sox) Willets Point

3. Frank Robinson, (Orioles, Reds, Indians) Steve Rogers

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stevejrogers Jan 15 2022 01:57 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Not sure if Reginald Martinez Jackson should technically count, since it's two different numbers

Willets Point Jan 15 2022 01:59 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

So was Fisk.

stevejrogers Jan 15 2022 02:02 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Willets Point wrote: So was Fisk. *face palm* Same, kinda sort of with Ryan as an Angel with #30, and #34 with the Astros & Rangers.

Marshmallowmilkshake Jan 15 2022 02:09 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

=stevejrogers post_id=84642 time=1642280270 user_id=57] Not sure if Reginald Martinez Jackson should technically count, since it's two different numbers

It counts -- we're looking at the player, not the number.



I had a bad experience with Reggie. Not a nice person.



There's a Metly one out there you guys are missing.



1. Nolan Ryan, (Angels, Astros, Rangers) Edgy

2. Carlton Fisk, (Red Sox, White Sox) Willets Point

3. Frank Robinson, (Orioles, Reds, Indians) Steve Rogers

4. Reggie Jackson, (Athletics, Yankees) Steve Rogers

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Willets Point Jan 15 2022 02:13 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Do managers count, because Casey Stengel is a no-brainer then.

Marshmallowmilkshake Jan 15 2022 02:28 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Willets Point wrote: Do managers count, because Casey Stengel is a no-brainer then. That's the one! 1. Nolan Ryan, (Angels, Astros, Rangers) Edgy 2. Carlton Fisk, (Red Sox, White Sox) Willets Point 3. Frank Robinson, (Orioles, Reds, Indians) Steve Rogers 4. Reggie Jackson, (Athletics, Yankees) Steve Rogers 5. Casey Stengel, (Mets, Yankees) Willets Point 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

stevejrogers Jan 15 2022 02:34 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Willets Point wrote: Do managers count, because Casey Stengel is a no-brainer then. That's the one! 1. Nolan Ryan, (Angels, Astros, Rangers) Edgy 2. Carlton Fisk, (Red Sox, White Sox) Willets Point 3. Frank Robinson, (Orioles, Reds, Indians) Steve Rogers 4. Reggie Jackson, (Athletics, Yankees) Steve Rogers 5. Casey Stengel, (Mets, Yankees) Willets Point 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Speaking of which, might be adding a 13th when baseball returns to LA! [url] https://dodgerblue.com/stan-kasten-dodgers-will-honor-hall-of-famer-gil-hodges-during-2022-season/2021/12/08/amp/

stevejrogers Jan 15 2022 02:37 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

The most recent one before, we assume anyway, Gil joins the group Roy Halladay Blue Jays/Phillies

Willets Point Jan 15 2022 02:38 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Greg Maddux

Marshmallowmilkshake Jan 15 2022 02:53 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Both correct! 1. Nolan Ryan, (Angels, Astros, Rangers) Edgy 2. Carlton Fisk, (Red Sox, White Sox) Willets Point 3. Frank Robinson, (Orioles, Reds, Indians) Steve Rogers 4. Reggie Jackson, (Athletics, Yankees) Steve Rogers 5. Casey Stengel, (Mets, Yankees) Willets Point 6. Roy Halladay, (Jays, Phillies) Steve Rogers 7. Greg Maddux, (Cubs, Braves) Willets Point 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

stevejrogers Jan 15 2022 03:05 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Wade Boggs

Willets Point Jan 15 2022 03:20 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Rod Carew.

Marshmallowmilkshake Jan 15 2022 04:26 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Both Correct! 1. Nolan Ryan, (Angels, Astros, Rangers) Edgy 2. Carlton Fisk, (Red Sox, White Sox) Willets Point 3. Frank Robinson, (Orioles, Reds, Indians) Steve Rogers 4. Reggie Jackson, (Athletics, Yankees) Steve Rogers 5. Casey Stengel, (Mets, Yankees) Willets Point 6. Roy Halladay, (Jays, Phillies) Steve Rogers 7. Greg Maddux, (Cubs, Braves) Willets Point 8. Wade Boggs, (Red Sox, Rays) Steve Rogers) 9. Rod Carew, (Twins, Angels) Willets Point 10. 11. 12.

kcmets Jan 15 2022 04:49 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Hank Aaron

Marshmallowmilkshake Jan 15 2022 04:57 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

=kcmets post_id=84655 time=1642290540 user_id=53]Hank Aaron

Hammer!



1. Nolan Ryan, (Angels, Astros, Rangers) Edgy

2. Carlton Fisk, (Red Sox, White Sox) Willets Point

3. Frank Robinson, (Orioles, Reds, Indians) Steve Rogers

4. Reggie Jackson, (Athletics, Yankees) Steve Rogers

5. Casey Stengel, (Mets, Yankees) Willets Point

6. Roy Halladay, (Jays, Phillies) Steve Rogers

7. Greg Maddux, (Cubs, Braves) Willets Point

8. Wade Boggs, (Red Sox, Rays) Steve Rogers)

9. Rod Carew, (Twins, Angels) Willets Point

10. Hank Aaron, (Braves, Brewers) kcmets

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12.

Edgy MD Jan 15 2022 05:23 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Bruce Sutter.

Willets Point Jan 15 2022 05:24 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Frank Robinson.

stevejrogers Jan 15 2022 05:26 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Rollie Fingers

kcmets Jan 15 2022 05:28 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

I just feel the need to say this, fuck Wade Boggs haha...

Willets Point Jan 15 2022 05:31 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

=kcmets post_id=84660 time=1642292923 user_id=53] I just feel the need to say this, fuck Wade Boggs haha...

That's what Margo Adams said.

Marshmallowmilkshake Jan 15 2022 05:48 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Alas, Bruce Sutter's number was retired only by the Cardinals. Frank Robbie was already claimed. Rollie Fingers makes the list! One left. A manager. 1. Nolan Ryan, (Angels, Astros, Rangers) Edgy 2. Carlton Fisk, (Red Sox, White Sox) Willets Point 3. Frank Robinson, (Orioles, Reds, Indians) Steve Rogers 4. Reggie Jackson, (Athletics, Yankees) Steve Rogers 5. Casey Stengel, (Mets, Yankees) Willets Point 6. Roy Halladay, (Jays, Phillies) Steve Rogers 7. Greg Maddux, (Cubs, Braves) Willets Point 8. Wade Boggs, (Red Sox, Rays) Steve Rogers) 9. Rod Carew, (Twins, Angels) Willets Point 10. Hank Aaron, (Braves, Brewers) kcmets 11. Rollie Fingers. (Athletics, Brewers) Steve Rogers 12.

Benjamin Grimm Jan 15 2022 06:05 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Sparky Anderson?

Edgy MD Jan 15 2022 06:15 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Good one.

Marshmallowmilkshake Jan 15 2022 06:31 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jan 16 2022 05:57 AM

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Sparky Anderson? Correct! One of the nicest people I've ever met. 1. Nolan Ryan, (Angels, Astros, Rangers) Edgy 2. Carlton Fisk, (Red Sox, White Sox) Willets Point 3. Frank Robinson, (Orioles, Reds, Indians) Steve Rogers 4. Reggie Jackson, (Athletics, Yankees) Steve Rogers 5. Casey Stengel, (Mets, Yankees) Willets Point 6. Roy Halladay, (Jays, Phillies) Steve Rogers 7. Greg Maddux, (Cubs, Braves) Willets Point 8. Wade Boggs, (Red Sox, Rays) Steve Rogers) 9. Rod Carew, (Twins, Angels) Willets Point 10. Hank Aaron, (Braves, Brewers) kcmets 11. Rollie Fingers. (Athletics, Brewers) Steve Rogers 12. Sparky Anderson, (Reds, Tigers) Benjamin Grimm

Benjamin Grimm Jan 16 2022 02:54 AM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Sparky Anderson? 12. Sparky Anderson, (Reds, Tigers) Frayed Knot Ahem...

Marshmallowmilkshake Jan 16 2022 05:57 AM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Benjamin Grimm wrote: Sparky Anderson? 12. Sparky Anderson, (Reds, Tigers) Frayed Knot Ahem... Oops. Fixed! Sorry about that!

Frayed Knot Jan 16 2022 09:27 AM Re: Retired numbers quiz

I'm so good at these contests that I score points even when I don't participate.

Edgy MD Jan 16 2022 09:35 AM Re: Retired numbers quiz

I don't want to diminish Bruce Sutter's work as a Cardinal. He won a World Series with them, and closed out Game Seven, but Sutter the Cub was a force of nature. It was with them that he won the Cy Young Award. He didn't even flee as a free agent, but was traded for Leon Durham plus. Did he leave bad blood behind?

Marshmallowmilkshake Jan 16 2022 10:06 AM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Edgy MD wrote: I don't want to diminish Bruce Sutter's work as a Cardinal. He won a World Series with them, and closed out Game Seven, but Sutter the Cub was a force of nature. It was with them that he won the Cy Young Award. He didn't even flee as a free agent, but was traded for Leon Durham plus. Did he leave bad blood behind? Good call! The Cubs have not retired many numbers despite 100-plus years of history. Ron Santo's number 10, Ernie Banks' number 14, Ryne Sandberg's number 23, Billy Williams' number 26, and the number 31, shared by Fergie Jenkins and Greg Maddux. Meanwhile, Lee Smith and Gabby Hartnett are in the Hall as Cubs. Dawson is in the Hall as an Expo, but you can make a case for Cub honors.

stevejrogers Jan 16 2022 10:12 AM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Before 2020 there were rumblings about the potential of a Smith number retirement. Maybe Sutter going in as a RedBird made things moot about retiring #42 in his honor.

stevejrogers Jan 16 2022 11:27 AM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Surface level Google search is coming up empty when it comes to anything of a current relationship with Sutter and the Cubs. No pieces on a frosty relationship like Piazza and the Dodgers, but conversely no images or articles of him back at Wrigley for any kind of ceremony, or any Cub alumni related function. Hmmmm

Edgy MD Jan 16 2022 12:10 PM Re: Retired numbers quiz

Hack Wilson, man! I mean, I know he probably only wore a number a few years, but there's your first Cub legend of the number-wearing era.