Gate 42B - LAX

Gate 42 - Los Angeles International Airport - California.

forty-two degrees north

At the Renaissance Center, discover a Detroit restaurant that takes the dining experience in a whole new direction. You won’t find a better view while you dine in all of Detroit.

A Superstar is Born

Starting to sport The Number at a young age, this lad looks destine for greatness.

America on the Move

On October 3, 2008, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, the Postal Service™ issued 42–cent America on the Move: 50s Fins and Chrome commemorative stamps in five designs, designed by Carl T. Herrman of Carlsbad, California.

Flamboro Speedway - Ontario, Canada

The 42 car brings home the checkered flag at the fabulous Flamboro Speedway outside of Hamilton, Ontario.

Was there any doubt?

Exit 5B to 42nd Street - Des Moines, Iowa

Exit 5B will take you to heavenly 42nd Street in Des Moines, Iowa.

42nd Avenue - Amana Colinies - Iowa

The corner of 42nd Avenue and 1st Street in the Amana Colonies in Iowa.

Dick Hoak - RB - Pittsburgh Steelers

Richard "Dick" Hoak proudly sported The Number for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1961 to 1970 after an illustrious career at Penn State.

Chosen by the Steelers in the seventh round of the 1961 NFL Draft, Hoak had an impressive career, amassing 3,965 rushing yards in 1132 attempts (3.5 avg) with 25 touchdowns. He also caught 146 passes for 1,452 yards (9.9 avg) and 8 touchdowns. He was named to one Pro Bowl and led the team in rushing three times.

Unavoidable

-along Reno Road, NW in Washington, DC.

Lowe Wren Jr - Pittsburgh Steelers - DB

Lowe "Junior" Wren sported The Number for one season, 1960, for the Black and Gold. Junior was a defensive back out of the University of Missouri. Junior also sported The Number for 4 years in Cleveland before arriving in Pittsburgh.

James Farrior - LB - Virginia

Look who was sporting The Number back in the day at UVA!

James Farrior, two time Super Bowl champ with the Pittsburgh Steelers, played at the University of Virginia from 1993 to 1996 before being drafted in the first round of the 1997 draft by the New York Jets.

Dick Alban - Pittsburgh Steelers - DB

After having been drafted in the 9th round of the 1952 draft by the Washington Redskins and playing 4 years in Washington, Dick Alban played 4 years for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Alban attended Northwestern. He finished his pro career with 30 interceptions. He proudly sported The Number in both Pittsburgh and Washington, DC. which makes him a personal favorite of this blogger.



Alban was born January 17, 1929 in Hanover, Pennsylvania.

Random Car

I have no explanation why this random car is driving down Massachusetts Avenue, NW in Washington, DC with a 42 sticker on the back.

Another unavoidable occurrence!

Rangers Ballpark in Arlington

Section 42 at the Texas Rangers stadium - Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.

Mariano Rivera - P - New York Yankees

Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees, the last major leaguer who sports The Number on a daily basis, warms up with A-Rod (Alex Rodriguez) before a Memorial Day 2009 tilt with the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas at Rangers Ballpark.