Penguins retire Jagr's No. 68
The Pittsburgh Penguins retired the legendary Jaromir Jagr's No. 68 on Sunday.
One the great moments in Pittsburgh sports history pic.twitter.com/FCQNr2PGzl
— Josh Yohe (@JoshYohe_PGH) February 18, 2024
He even joined the Penguins for the pregame warmup as members of the team sported mullet wigs in honor of Jagr's famous hairstyle from his early days.
Jaromir Jagr takes the ice for pregame warmups as the rest of the @penguins wear his jersey and mullet wigs. 🐧
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) February 18, 2024
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Jagr posed for an iconic picture with fellow Penguins greats Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.
71. 68. 87. pic.twitter.com/VR4C0AvLIK
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 18, 2024
Jagr also gave one last trademark salute to the crowd.
The final salute from @68Jagr 🫡 pic.twitter.com/T8JQvDsQaz
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 18, 2024
The Penguins drafted Jagr fifth overall in 1990. He spent the first 11 years of his career in Pittsburgh, accumulating 1,079 points in 806 games while winning five Art Ross Trophies, a Hart Trophy, and two Stanley Cups.