Retired Jersey Numbers Tradition
The Chicago Bulls have retired several jersey numbers to honor players and contributors. The team's retired numbers include Jerry Sloan's #4, which was retired for his contributions as both a player and later as a head coach, not solely for his playing career.
Quick Facts
- Unique distinction
- Includes a retired number for a player-coach combination (Jerry Sloan)
Lore & Background
Jerry Sloan played for the Bulls from 1966 to 1976 and later served as head coach. His number 4 was retired by the Bulls for his contributions as both a player and a coach. Michael Jordan's #23 was officially unretired in 1995 to allow him to wear it again upon his return; after his final retirement in 2003, the number was re-retired.
Reader's Guide
It confirms that Jerry Sloan's number was retired for his playing career with the Bulls, and that Michael Jordan's #23 was retired.
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