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Penguins to Retire Jagr's No. 68 Jersey in Upcoming Ceremony

Jaromir Jagr, still active at 52, to be honored by Pittsburgh before returning to play in Czechia.

  • Jaromir Jagr's No. 68 jersey will be retired by the Pittsburgh Penguins in a ceremony before their game against the Los Angeles Kings.
  • At 52, Jagr is still actively playing for his Czech hometown team, Kladno, and will return there after the ceremony.
  • Jagr's career includes 806 games with the Penguins, scoring 439 goals and amassing 1079 points, along with winning 5 Art Ross Trophies and a Hart Trophy.
  • Some argue that Jagr's No. 68 should be retired league-wide, similar to Wayne Gretzky's No. 99, due to his significant impact on the sport.
  • Despite his age, Jagr remains committed to playing, citing a sense of responsibility to his team, fans, and hometown.
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