Its the opposite over here in the UK - for example take the Newcastle United (Soccer) #9 Jersey. Its honored and fabled and has its own Legacy as the shirt that was worn by Newcastle greats such as Jackie Milburn, Andy Cole and Alan Shearer. It's an honor for a striker to be given it.
Likewise the Man U #7 Jersey has its own history and so on. So rather then retire the number, they hold it high esteem due to those who wore it before and pass it on to someone they believe is worthy to wear it.
Let's retire retiring numbers
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Its the opposite over here in the UK - for example take the Newcastle United (Soccer) #9 Jersey. Its honored and fabled and has its own Legacy as the shirt that was worn by Newcastle greats such as Jackie Milburn, Andy Cole and Alan Shearer. It's an honor for a striker to be given it.
Likewise the Man U #7 Jersey has its own history and so on. So rather then retire the number, they hold it high esteem due to those who wore it before and pass it on to someone they believe is worthy to wear it.