As a matter of fact, it is difficult at times for Kansas basketball fans to keep track of former Jayhawks. Who is playing where and on what team or were they traded? A number of former Jayhawks are also earning a paycheck playing overseas. In addition to which team, you need a program to keep track of the player’s number — like Josh Jackson.
Yankee great Mickey Mantle didn’t always wear the #7 the team retired. He originally wore #6. After a brief trip to the minor leagues, someone assigned Mantle the number #7. Most of today’s players in any sport typically select a number.