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Who is the best player in Penguins' history to wear each jersey number?

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The Pittsburgh Penguins' organizational history has a plethora of great players, and we went through the best Penguins' players to wear each jersey number

Since the list is finally complete, we decided to put together a one-stop shop for you to access each number in the series. We thank you for reading piece-by-piece, and here is your opportunity to revisit each player tribute.  

Dec 12, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; View of a Pittsburgh Penguins logo on a jersey worn by a member of the team during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn ImagesDec 12, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; View of a Pittsburgh Penguins logo on a jersey worn by a member of the team during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jim Paek with the Stanley Cup, 1991Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jim Paek with the Stanley Cup, 1991
Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Chris Kunitz and Sidney Crosby celebrate Kunitz's double-overtime goal in Game 7 of the 2017 Eastern Conference Final. Photo Credit: Charles LeClaire - USA TODAY SportsPittsburgh Penguins forwards Chris Kunitz and Sidney Crosby celebrate Kunitz's double-overtime goal in Game 7 of the 2017 Eastern Conference Final. Photo Credit: Charles LeClaire - USA TODAY Sports
Apr 17, 2007; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goal tender (29) Marc-Andre Fleury skates before game four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal with the Ottawa Senators at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-Imagn Images Copyright (c) 2007 Jason BridgeApr 17, 2007; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goal tender (29) Marc-Andre Fleury skates before game four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal with the Ottawa Senators at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-Imagn Images Copyright (c) 2007 Jason Bridge
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Dick Tarnstrom. Photo Credit: Tom Szczerbowski - Imagn ImagesPittsburgh Penguins forward Dick Tarnstrom. Photo Credit: Tom Szczerbowski - Imagn Images
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Tyler Kennedy. Photo Credit: Charles LeClaire - Imagn ImagesPittsburgh Penguins forward Tyler Kennedy. Photo Credit: Charles LeClaire - Imagn Images
Jun 14, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) holds the Stanley Cup during the Stanley Cup championship parade and rally in downtown Pittsburgh. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesJun 14, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) holds the Stanley Cup during the Stanley Cup championship parade and rally in downtown Pittsburgh. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Unknown Date; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Pittsburgh Penguins forward Mario Lemieux (66) in action against the Florida Panthers at the Miami Arena during the 1996 season. Mandatory Credit: Imagn ImagesUnknown Date; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Pittsburgh Penguins forward Mario Lemieux (66) in action against the Florida Panthers at the Miami Arena during the 1996 season. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images
Jun 11, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) hoists the Stanley Cup after defeating the Nashville Predators in game six of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn ImagesJun 11, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) hoists the Stanley Cup after defeating the Nashville Predators in game six of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images
Jun 11, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) skates with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Nashville Predators in game six of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn ImagesJun 11, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) skates with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Nashville Predators in game six of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
Unknown Date, 2002; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Aleksey Morozov (95) in action against New York Islanders center Claude Lapointe (13) at Mellon Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY NETWORKUnknown Date, 2002; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Aleksey Morozov (95) in action against New York Islanders center Claude Lapointe (13) at Mellon Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY NETWORK
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