{"id":1577234,"date":"2023-09-20T12:53:47","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T16:53:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/?p=1577234"},"modified":"2023-10-03T13:42:39","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T17:42:39","slug":"best-athletes-number-13-jersey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/news\/best-athletes-number-13-jersey\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Athletes to Ever Wear a Number 13 Jersey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Who says the number 13 jersey is unlucky? Certainly not the many standout athletes<\/a> who have worn it on their back over the years, ranging from Alex Rodriguez<\/a> smacking home runs for the New York Yankees to pre-Philadelphia 76ers James Harden<\/a> drilling step-back threes to Dan Marino<\/a> tossing touchdowns for the Miami Dolphins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For our list of the 10 best to ever wear a number 13 jersey, presented alphabetically by first name, we highlighted their professional careers\u00a0only<\/em>\u00a0while donning the one and three. These athletes were selected based on their accolades, statistical accomplishments, and talent while wearing a number 13 jersey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alex Rodriguez<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alex Rodriguez started his MLB career with the Seattle Mariners while wearing a different digit (3). But he began to don the number 13 jersey after a trade to the New York Yankees. While playing in pinstripes<\/a>, he racked up many of his notable achievements. He won the World Series in 2009, was named the American League MVP twice, and was selected as an All-Star in seven seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Billy Wagner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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