Who are the best athletes ever to wear number 27?

Looking throug the history of jersey numbers, time for focus on the best to wear 27.

Everything is a numbers game in pro sports, whether stats or contracts or uniform digits. Time to examine the best players ever to wear No. 27. And we won't dip into the genes pool to go with hockey player Ted Irvine, better known for being the father or professional wrestler Chris Jericho. Had to find some way to weave that into our look at players who wore No. 27.

Everything is a numbers game in pro sports, whether stats or contracts or uniform digits. Time to examine the best players ever to wear No. 27. And we won't dip into the genes pool to go with hockey player Ted Irvine, better known for being the father or professional wrestler Chris Jericho. Had to find some way to weave that into our look at players who wore No. 27.

Jack Twyman

Los Angeles Lakers forward Elgin Baylor (22) shoots past Cincinnati Royals forward Jack Twyman (27).

Ken Houston

Washington defensive back Ken Houston in action against the San Diego Chargers at RFK Stadium. M

Kevin Brown

Florida Marlins pitcher Kevin Brown in action against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium.

Darryl Sittler

Former Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Johnny Bower greets Darryl Sittler during pre-game ceremonies.

Giancarlo Stanton

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton.

Mike Trout

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Kevin Newman is congratulated by designated hitter Mike Trout.

Jose Altuve

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve celebrates the win with right fielder Cam Smith.

Fred McGriff

Royce Clayton of the St. Louis Cardinals dives safely under the tag of first baseman Fred McGriff of the Atlanta Braves.

Juan Marichal

San Francisco Giants pitcher Juan Marichal in action during the 1966 season.

David Ortiz

Infielder David Ortiz of the Minnesota Twins in action during a game against the Oakland Athletics.

Catfish Hunter

Oakland Athletics pitcher Catfish Hunter in action on the mound.

Carlton Fisk

Boston Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk.

Scott Rolen

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Scott Rolen argues with home plate umpire Marvin Hudson.

Vlad Guerrero

Vladimir Guerrero of the Anaheim Angels bats against the Seattle Mariners.

Steve Atwater

General view of the historical monument pillar of former Denver Broncos safety Steve Atwater.

Malcolm Jenkins

Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins in action against the Vikings in 2018.

Frank Mahovlich

Former Montreal Canadiens Frank Mahovlich looks into the crowd during the Centennial Celebration ceremonies prior.

Eddie George

Tennessee Titan Eddie George sits dejectedly amid the confetti after their loss to St. Louis.

This article originally appeared on The List Wire: All-time greatest athletes to wear No. 27

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