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Message: [QUOTE="boog204, post: 4898680, member: 880"] I'm not a huge fan of the retired number thing. But if we must, retired numbers should be for the ultra elite or program builders... In my mind, these guys: 00 for Cliffy - our first pro "star" under JC 13 for Smitty - our all-time leading scorer and arguably our most important recruit ever 42 for Donyell - our first all-american under JC 34 for Ray - star and our first HOF'er 32 for Rip - star, brought us a title, and an NBA all-star 50 for Emeka - star and all around perfect human who brought us a title 15 for Kemba - all-american who brought us a title 13 for Bazz - all-american and part of two nattys That's not a slight on the myriad of other great players we've had. As a Yankee fan, I've become annoyed with their propensity to retire every number and give a plaque to any player who had success. I'm waiting for Melido Perez day at this juncture. [/QUOTE]