No. 42 - Jackie Robinson - Best Athletes by Number: 32-65 - Photos

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His No. 42 was retired by baseball on April 15, 1997, the 50th anniversary of his debut. Robinson wore No. 18 as a basketball player at UCLA.

Runner-up: Ronnie Lott.

Worthy of consideration: Sid Luckman, Mariano Rivera, James Worthy.

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