August 1, 2022

Detroit Sports All-Time Greats By Jersey Number

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When it comes to the major Detroit Sports teams, we have the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Pistons, and Detroit Lions. And before they left town, we also had the Detroit Shock.

Throughout the years, some of those teams have had more success than the others but all of them have had some great players.

Nic Shultz (@NicShultz_ on Twitter) recently released a graphic that shows the Detroit sports all-time greats by jersey number.

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Detroit Sports All-Time Greats By Jersey Number

As you can see below, the players who made the cut are some of the all-time legends in Detroit sports history.

Here is how many players were included for each team.

Detroit Tigers: 23

Detroit Lions: 38

Detroit Red Wings: 22

Detroit Pistons: 15

Detroit Shock: 2

Sorry, Matthew Stafford, but you were not the best No. 9!

What do you guys think about Chris Webber getting the nod for No. 84 over Herman Moore?

How long until Detroit Lions rookie EDGE Aidan Hutchinson replaces J-Mo for the No. 87 spot?

*Note: In case you did not figure it out for yourself, Detroit Tigers Hall of Famer Ty Cobb made the list for the best player that did not have a number.

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Detroit All-Time Greats by Number @UniWatch @freep @detroitnews @tigers @DetroitRedWings @DetroitPistons Website forthcoming, comparison spreadsheet here -> https://t.co/D4wHZQmxN4 pic.twitter.com/HYdHA2fVfY

— Nic Schultz (@NicSchultz_) August 1, 2022

Nation, what other changes would you make to this list? Who is not included that should be? Who is there that shouldn’t be?

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W.G. Brady is a Detroit-based journalist who has been covering the Detroit sports scene for Detroit Sports Nation for several years. He is in his early 30s and has a wealth of experience in the industry. Throughout his career, W.G. has established himself as a respected and knowledgeable journalist known for his in-depth coverage of the teams and athletes in Detroit. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for sports, W.G. has become a go-to source for fans and readers looking for the latest news and analysis on the Detroit sports scene. He has a good reputation in the sports community and is respected for his unbiased coverage of sports events. W.G. is known for his ability to uncover hidden stories and provide unique perspectives on the teams and athletes he covers. He has a good understanding of the city of Detroit and its sports culture, which he uses to inform his reporting and analysis. He continues to be a respected journalist in the Detroit sports industry.