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The Missing Number
Okay, using only integers greater than zero, what is the lowest number NEVER to have graced the back of a major leaguer (American or National League only) who made it into the HoF as a player.
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11-25-2003, 03:31 PM
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A guess - 12?
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11-25-2003, 03:56 PM
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The number twelve was worn by Orlando Cepeda (1972 A's), Waite Hoyt (1929 Yankee's), Harmon Killebrew (55-56 Senators), and at least four others.
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11-25-2003, 03:57 PM
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OK, then 17?
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11-25-2003, 04:33 PM
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17 was worn by Jim Bunning (1969 Dodgers), Dizzy Dean (1932-37 Cards), Ernie Lombardi (1935 Reds), and at least four others.
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11-25-2003, 05:12 PM
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I was going to guess 13, but I believe it's 47.
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11-25-2003, 05:57 PM
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Nice Job, Sidewinder. It is 47!
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11-25-2003, 06:56 PM
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Very interesting question, Boomer
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