Jackie Robinson #42

[spartakid]

This may be a dumb question, but fot the lingest time I was under the impression that Jackie Robinson's #42 was retired for ALL teams and no one could use it. But, I was just watching the MLB Network and I saw that Mariano Rivera uses it. I also want to say Dave Henderson did, but I'm not sure. Any insight would be great. thanks, Ricardo

[Capital-Sports]

Mariano Rivera is number 42 and has been for his entire career. Apparently he was grandfathered by the league-wide retirement of the number, which happened in honor of Jackie Robinson after Rivera became a Yankee.

[bronx_burner]

When they retired the number in 1997, anyone who had been wearing the number prior to that was allowed to continue wearing it. Rivera is the only one left.

[spartakid]

Ok, got it, so no one new can start wearing it. Thanks for the specific information, Ricardo