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Five former UCLA Football players who should have their jersey retired

ByDavid Goldman|
Dec 5, 2013; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew (32) is pursued by Houston Texans cornerback Brice McCain (21) at EverBank Field. The Jaguars defeated the Texans 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2013; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew (32) is pursued by Houston Texans cornerback Brice McCain (21) at EverBank Field. The Jaguars defeated the Texans 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; The Rose Bowl Stadium before the game between the UCLA Bruins and the USC Trojans. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; The Rose Bowl Stadium before the game between the UCLA Bruins and the USC Trojans. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Though UCLA Football has a rich history, only ten Bruins have have ever had their number retired. Which Bruin should be next?

UCLA Football has seen plenty of legends in their 90-plus year history. It’s a history that includes 39 Consensus All-Americans, 17 conference titles, and one national title in 1954.

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Despite the solid history, only 10 Bruins have had their number retired. Its time for a few more Bruins to receive this prestigious honor.

There are several former Bruins who should also be considered, but for this specific article, there are only five Bruins I focus on to have their number retired. But before we get into those, here are some of the honorable mentions:

Now, here are the five UCLA Football players who should have their jersey and number prominently displayed on the Terry Donahue Pavilion at the Rose Bowl next, in no particular order.

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