Trivia question: Not the answer to life, the universe and everything

Not the answer to life, the universe and everything

The question I'm asking here doesn't offer the answer to life, the universe and everything, but I hope you'll enjoy this Cubs trivia question anyway.

The question for today:

What jersey number has been retired by the Cubs even though the player never played for the Chicago Cubs?


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Jackie Robinson? That's the

Jackie Robinson? That's the best guess I have.

You're correct!

You're correct! All MLB teams retired #42 to honor Jackie Robinson.

Douglas Adams would be delighted.

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