Why are the Braves wearing the #33 on their jerseys?

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Why are the Braves wearing the #33 on their jerseys?

I've noticed that the Braves players are wearing a #33 on their jersey sleeve. I thought maybe it was honoring Josh Hancock (St. Louis Pitcher), but he was #32. Any help would be appreciated!

2007-06-14 14:32:44 · 3 answers · asked by Karen 4 in Sports ➔ Baseball

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#33 was Jackie Robinson, who passed away during the off-season. they are showing a dedication to him.

2007-06-14 14:41:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋

Former Braves pitchers Lew Burdette and Johnny Sain, both of whom wore #33, died during this past offseason.

2007-06-14 15:23:54 · answer #2 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋

It was Lew Alcindor's number at UCLA.

2007-06-14 14:46:39 · answer #3 · answered by jonds 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋