The Pittsburgh Penguins have hung only a handful of numbers from the rafters of PPG Paints Arena, and every one of them represents a player who didn't just wear the sweater but defined what it meant to be a Penguin. These are the legends whose contributions were so profound that no one will ever wear their number again.
#66 - Mario Lemieux (retired November 19 1997) (Hall of Fame)
Mario Lemieux is simply the heart and soul of the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise, a transcendent center who led the team to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships and saved the organization from folding more than once. His combination of size, skill, and sheer will made him one of the greatest players the sport has ever seen, and Penguins fans watched him overcome serious illness and still return to elite play. Number 66 was retired as a permanent tribute to a man who gave Pittsburgh everything he had, and whose legacy lives on every time a young fan hangs his jersey in their fan cave.
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#68 - Jaromir Jagr (retired February 18 2024)
Jaromir Jagr brought an unmistakable electricity to Pittsburgh with his powerful skating, flowing mullet, and highlight-reel goals that left arenas speechless night after night. Playing alongside Mario Lemieux, he was a cornerstone of those back-to-back Stanley Cup championship teams and grew into one of the most dominant offensive forces the game had ever seen. The Penguins retired number 68 to honor a player whose passion for hockey and jaw-dropping talent made him a beloved figure in the Steel City for years to come.
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The Complete List of Pittsburgh Penguins Retired Numbers
Every number the Pittsburgh Penguins have officially retired, in order, with career totals and Hall of Famers marked.
| Number | Player | Retired | Career Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Michel Briere | 2001 | — |
| #66 | Mario Lemieux (Hall of Fame) | 1997 | — |
| #68 | Jaromir Jagr | 2024 | — |
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Each plaque includes genuine licensed trading cards. The exact card may vary slightly from the one pictured; you'll always get a genuine licensed card of this player.