Ultimate #6: Willie Wilson
The speedster wore #6 with the Royals, Athletics and Cubs, and was easily the best of the few players who made it to three teams.
Ultimate #7: J.D. Drew
He may have been perceived as dispassionate and businesslike, but he got the number with the Cardinals, Braves, Dodgers and Red Sox.
Ultimate #8: Gary Carter
It's always nice when Hall of Famers show up. Gary Carter was a no-doubter here. He was the only player to get the number with as many as four different franchises and he topped that by adding a second stint with one of those teams. In order, he had it with the Expos, Mets, Giants, Dodgers and Expos again.
Ultimate #9: Lee Stevens
This one was surprising, but the journeyman first baseman managed to get the number with the Angels, Rangers, Expos and Indians.
Ultimate #10: Lefty Grove
No player who played for more than two teams managed to wear #10 at every stop. One who did though, was possibly the greatest left-handed pitcher ever, and earned the "Ultimate Player" title for sporting it with the Athletics and Red Sox.
However, given that it's nearly impossible to find a single photo where Grove's #10 is visible, for the photo collage I went with another Hall of Famer who qualifies, Ron Santo, who wore it with both the Cubs and White Sox.
Next time we'll be looking at 11 through 15. Stay tuned!
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