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We will look at famous number twelve jerseys in sports today since the date is 12/12, or December 12th. For you numerologists out there, the number twelve is a part of numerous traditions in the cosmos including religion, mythology, symbolism, magic and perfection. And, of course we have twelve months in a calendar year.
TWELVE IS A BIG DEAL
Did you know the twelfth president of the United States was Zachary Taylor? He served our country a little more than a year, from 1849 to 1850. Did you know the twelfth state to join our Union was North Carolina in 1789? Religiously speaking there were the twelve tribes of Israel and Jesus had twelve Apostles.
I remember being a twelve year old kid. Children my age couldn't wait to turn thirteen in order to be a teenager. Teenagers are no longer considered kids, right? Nevertheless, the number twelve is everywhere and that includes the world of sports. So, on this date, 12/12, we will look at famous number twelve jerseys in sports with a quiz. It's all on Craig Shemon and Company on ESPN Southwest Florida. Good Luck!
FAMOUS NUMBER TWELVE JERSEYS
- This quarterback led the Steelers to four Super Bowls? Terry Bradshaw
- This NBA assist machine led the league in assists 9 consecutive years and finished with the all-time assist record? John Stockton
- This quarterback led the Bills to four Super Bowl losses? Jim Kelley
- This number 12 coined the phrase TB12? Tom Brady
- This quarterback wore #12 at Navy and won two Super Bowls with the Cowboys? Roger Staubach
- This number 12 quit in his prime while playing for the Indianapolis Colts? Andrew Luck
- This elusive quarterback was known as The Snake while he played for the Raiders and the Oilers? Ken Stabler
- This Big Man wore the #12 while playing for the Magic and Lakers?Dwight Howard
- This number 12 won Super Bowl III with the Jets? Joe Namath
- This QB wore number 12 in Green Bay? Aaron Rodgers
