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Rockets to Retire No. 44 in Honor of Elvin Hayes

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The Houston Rockets will retire Elvin Hayes' No. 44. Hayes played for the Rockets from 1968 to 1972, becoming the first star player for the franchise. The ceremony will take place on Friday, Nov. 18 at halftime of the Rockets game against Indiana. Hayes becomes the seventh Rockets player to have his jersey number retired.

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Sports Illustrated

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Rockets to Retire No. 44 in Honor of Elvin Hayes

The Houston Rockets are set to honor Elvin Hayes' legacy on Nov. 18 by retiring his jersey number.

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Houston Rockets to retire No. 44 in tribute to Elvin Hayes

The team announced that it will retire No. 44 in tribute to Elvin Hayes, the NBA Hall of Famer who played for the Rockets from 1968 to 1972.

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Rockets to retire No. 44 jersey in honor of Elvin Hayes

At halftime of their Nov. 18 game, the Rockets will retire the franchise’s No. 44 jersey to the Toyota Center rafters in honor of Hall of Fame big man Elvin Hayes.

4 years ago·New York, United States

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