Retired Numbers and Jerseys
Villanova honors outstanding former players, coaches, and others by retiring their numbers or jerseys. For those honored, a replica jersey is hung in the rafters of the Pavilion. Uniform numbers of retired jerseys remain in circulation, while retired numbers are no longer used. Paul Arizin's #11 is the only retired number. As of 2011, 19 have been honored with a retired number or jersey, including 14 players, four coaches, and longtime trainer Jake Nevin.
The honorees include:
Al Severance, Coach.
Jack Kraft, Coach.
Rollie Massimino, Coach (1973–92). Jersey retired in 2005.
#1 Jake Nevin, longtime trainer. Jersey retired in 1984.
#2 Randy Foye (2003–06). Jersey retired in 2011.
#11 Paul Arizin (1947–50). Number retired in 1994.
#14 Larry Hennessy
#14 Hubie White (1959–62). Jersey retired in 2001.
#24 Wali Jones (1961–64). Jersey retired in 1995.
#24 Tom Ingelsby (1970–73). Jersey retired in 2006.
#25 Bill Melchionni (1963–66). Jersey retired in 1995.
#30 Kerry Kittles (1992–96). Jersey retired in 1998.
#33 Keith Herron
#42 Chris Ford (1969–72). Jersey retired in 2006.
#45 John Pinone (1979–83). Jersey retired in 1995.
#54 Howard Porter (1968–71). Jersey retired in 1997.
#54 Ed Pinckney (1981–85).
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