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The Houston Rockets have had 52 different jersey numbers worn by nearly 500 players since their inception in 1967. This article highlights the history of jersey number 14, worn by Mike Newlin from 1971 to 1979.
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.
Jan. 9, 1973; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Houston Rockets guard Mike Newlin (14) is defended by Atlanta Hawks guard Herm Gilliam (3) during the 1972-73 season at The Omni. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
And for today's article, we will continue with the second of 11 who wore the No. 14, guard alum Mike Newlin. After ending his college career at Utah, Newlin was picked up with the 24th overall selection of the 1971 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets.
The Portland, Oregon native would play the first eight seasons of his pro career with Houston before he was dealt to the New Jersey Nets in 1979.
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Newlin wore only jersey No. 14 and put up 14.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Rockets jersey history No. 14 - Mike Newlin (1971-79)
Jersey number 14 is significant as it was worn by Mike Newlin from 1971 to 1979, contributing to the team's early history.
Houston Rockets players have worn a total of 52 different jersey numbers throughout the franchise's history.
The Houston Rockets have retired seven jerseys to honor some of the greatest players in the team's history.
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