The team Sidney Crosby played for in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has announced they're retiring his number. The Rimouski Océanic will hold a ceremony on September 27th, where Crosby's number 87 jersey will be lifted to the rafters, never to be worn by another member of the team.
The now 32-year-old played two seasons for Rimouski, putting up insane numbers. In 2003-2004, Crosby notched 135 points, including 54 goals, in 59 games. He did even better the next season, putting up 168 points (66 goals, 102 assists) in 62 games. At the end of that season, he was drafted first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the rest is history.
Crosby is widely considered to be the best player of this generation. winning three Stanley Cups, two Conn Smythe trophies, two Rocket Richard Trophies, and numerous other accolades over his NHL career. He also has two Olympic gold medals with Team Canada.
It's a safe bet that Crosby will also have his number retired by the Pittsburgh Penguins once his hockey career comes to an end.
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