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Who was the first Denver Nuggets player to have his jersey number retired?

  • Dan Issel

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Dan Issel was the first Denver Nuggets player to have his jersey number (44) retired. Issel played for the Nuggets from 1975 to 1985 and was a prolific scorer and rebounder. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993.
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