They Wore It Once: Boston Bruins Players and Their Unique Numbers – The Hockey Writers – Bruins History
Probably the most memorable sweater number retirement ceremony in Boston Bruins history occurred on Dec. 3, 1987, when Raymond Bourque surprised the legendary Phil Esposito and delighted the fans at the old Boston Garden. Bourque removed his number 7 sweater, the one Esposito made famous, to reveal that he would now be wearing number 77 … Read more