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Best Athletes by Number: 00-31
No. 11  | Mark Messier
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Hockey's ultimate leader is the only player to captain two franchises (Oilers and Rangers) to Stanley Cup victories. (His jersey is retired in both cities.) Messier ranks second on the all-time regular season scoring list with 1,887 points.

Runner-up: Isiah Thomas.

Worthy of consideration: Elvin Hayes, Yao Ming.
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