Pittsburgh Penguins to Retire Jaromir Jagr's No. 68 Jersey

Ceremony set for Feb. 18; Jagr, a two-time Stanley Cup winner with the Penguins, still active in hockey as owner and player of Rytiri Kladno

Jaromir Jagr's No. 68 jersey will be retired by the Pittsburgh Penguins in a ceremony set for Feb. 18, marking a significant moment in the relationship between Jagr and the Penguins franchise.
Jagr, who is still active in hockey as the owner and player of Rytiri Kladno, has long wanted to return to Pittsburgh for the number retiring ceremony, and the Penguins have also desired this event.
Jagr's legacy in Pittsburgh is complex, marked by early success with two Stanley Cup wins, followed by challenges as he became the face of the Penguins in 1997 amidst the franchise's financial struggles.
Despite playing with eight other NHL teams and a temporary rift with the Pittsburgh fan base, Jagr remains one of the most beloved athletes in Pittsburgh sports history.
The decision to retire Jagr's jersey was influenced by former Penguins co-owner Mario Lemieux and current president of business operations Kevin Acklin, marking a significant moment for the franchise and its fans.