Steve Yzerman, the recently retired captain of the Detroit Red Wings number was retired on Janurary 3, 2007. Sharing the moment with Steve were some of the Biggest stars that once played for the Wings, Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay, welcoming him to the club of retired numbers. As his jersey was hung at the top of Joe Louis Arena Yzerman asked the fans of Detroit to do one thing
"As you watch it go up and come back in the future and see it hanging there, give yourself a pat on the back because you're a big reason, you're a huge reason, why that jersey is up there," "I just happened to be the person who wore it."
Humble centerman for the Detriot Red Wings, were he played his entire career stretching from 1982-2006. He totalled 1,723 points in 22 seasons with the wings. He still currently holds the record for most consecutive seasons as Captain with 20.
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