Retired Numbers in Sports
After they retired Derek Jeter's #2 in 2017, the only single-digit number left for this team was 0.
What is the New York Yankees?
The Spanish word for bread is hiding inside the name of this Latin American turnover that usually has a savory filling.
What is an empanada?
This tale about Max & some monsters was later turned into a short opera featuring a libretto by Maurice Sendak.
What is "Where the Wild Things are"?
The queen & king don't fare well on their voyage in this 2013 film; Daughters Anna & Elsa find their wrecked ship in the 2019 sequel.
What is "Frozen"?
This character belts out "Let it Go" in "Frozen".
Who is Elsa?
Every team in the National Hockey League (NHL) has retired #99 in honor of this "Great One."
Who is Wayne Gretzky?
Feel like Japanese food? Try unagi, this freshwater fish, often grilled & served over rice.
What is an eel?
What is "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"?
Judge Frollo suffers a great fall from a cathedral in this 1996 flick.
What is "The Hunchback of Notre Dame"?
With a nod to its title character, "Axel F" by Harold Faltermeyer was a big hit from this Eddie Murphy movie.
What is "Beverly Hills Cop"?
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The Seattle Seahawks retired this number to honor the extra player, the fans.
What is #12?
In the mood for a sandwich? How about a po' boy or this other New Orleans favorite said to have been created at the central grocery.
What is muffuletta?
A line in this book says, "Take my apples, boy, and sell them in the city. Then you will have money and you will be happy."
What is "The Giving Tree"?
Tadashi dies in a fire in this 2014 movie, leaving Hiro devastated, but Baymax is there for him.
What is "Big Hero 6"?
Yeah, baby, Madonna's "Beautiful Stranger" plays in the "The Austin Powers" movie with this 5-word subtitle.
What is "The Spy Who Shagged Me"?
To honor Jackie Robinson, in 2014 UCLA retired this number in every sport.
What is #42?
This North African dish of poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce isn't just for breakfast; plus its imitative Arabic name is fun to say!
What is Shock Shuka?
Tonight we might call it phrogging, but in a title by Mary Norton, the tiny clock family, living beneath a kitchen floor, are these.
What are "The Borrowers"?
In this 1986 classic, Basil of Baker Street survives a fall from Big Ben, but the evil Ratigan is not so lucky.
What is "The Great Mouse Detective"?
Songs from "Top Gun" include "Mighty Wings" by Cheap Trick & this song by Kenny Loggins.
What is "Danger Zone"?
In 2013, Da Bears said this coach's #89 would be the last number the Chicago NFL team would ever retire.
Who is Mike Ditka?
Don't get mad -- try the pasta with this spicy sauce whose name is Italian for "angry."
What is arrabbiata?
In this picture book by Janell Cannon, a fruit bat ends up in a bird's nest & is adopted by the mama bird.
What is "Stellaluna"?
In Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland," Alice slays the Jabberwocky with this, Callooh! Callay!
What is the Vorpal Sword?
The 3 sailors on leave who sing "New York, New York" in 1949's "On the Town" are Gene Kelly, Jules Munshin & him.
Who is Frank Sinatra?