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Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 - Von Wafer (2008-10)
TL;DR
The Houston Rockets have had 52 different jersey numbers worn by nearly 500 players since 1967. This article focuses on the history of jersey number 13, worn by Von Wafer from 2008 to 2010.
Key points
- Houston Rockets have had 52 different jersey numbers
- Nearly 500 players have worn Rockets jerseys
- Jersey number 13 was worn by Von Wafer from 2008 to 2010
- Seven jerseys have been retired by the Rockets
- The team was founded in the 1967-68 season
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The Houston Rockets have had players donning a total of 52 different jersey numbers (and have one not part of any numerical series for Houston assistant coach and general manager Carroll Dawson) since their founding at the start of the 1967-68 season, worn by just under 500 players in the course of Rockets history.
To honor all of the players who wore those numbers over the decades, Rockets Wire is covering the entire history of jersey numbers and the players who wore them since the founding of the team all those years ago right up to the present day.
With seven of those jerseys now retired to honor some of the greatest Rockets of all time to wear those jerseys, there is a lot of history to cover.
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 17: Shannon Brown #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes up for the ball along with Von Wafer #13 and Shane Battier #31 of the Houston Rockets in Game Seven of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on May 17, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
And for today's article, we will continue with the eighth of 11 who wore the No. 13, wing alum Von Wafer. After ending his college career at Florida State, Wafer was picked up with the 39th overall selection of the 2005 NBA draft by the .
Q&A
What is the significance of jersey number 13 for the Houston Rockets?
Jersey number 13 holds significance as it was worn by Von Wafer during his time with the Houston Rockets from 2008 to 2010.
How many different jersey numbers have been worn by Houston Rockets players?
Houston Rockets players have worn a total of 52 different jersey numbers throughout the team's history.
Who are some notable players that wore jersey number 13 for the Rockets?
Von Wafer is a notable player who wore jersey number 13 for the Houston Rockets during the 2008-10 seasons.