University of Minnesota Athletics
Whalen Sees Jersey Retired by Lynx
6/8/2019 4:18:00 PM | Women's Basketball
In a pregame ceremony ahead of the Lynx's nationally televised game against the Los Angeles Sparks, Whalen was joined on the court by family, friends and her former Lynx teammates as ESPN's Holly Rowe emceed. A special video tribute was played that looked back on her career from Hutchinson High School, to the University of Minnesota, to the WNBA and Olympic competition, and featured comments from former teammates, coaches and opponents.
Following the video, attention was turned to the rafters where Whalen's No. 13 jersey was unveiled next to the team's four league titles.
Below is a sample of the social media reaction to Whalen's jersey retirement.
"Look up the definition of 'Warrior', and that was Lindsay through and through." pic.twitter.com/GjpzTqtbGH
— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) June 8, 2019
👏 Congratulations to @Lindsay_13 as her #13 @minnesotalynx jersey makes its way to the Target Center rafters! #WNBA pic.twitter.com/8cLv5X6mRS
— WNBA (@WNBA) June 8, 2019
For the small town girl who conquered the world... pic.twitter.com/wa0Mvo98NO
— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) June 8, 2019
🐐 🐐🐐🐐
— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) June 8, 2019
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Congratulations @Lindsay_13 on your @minnesotalynx number retirement and being the @wnba all-time winningest player!#OneMN pic.twitter.com/I4HiKw7bVX
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) June 8, 2019
1️⃣3️⃣ pic.twitter.com/eadPyTtc12
— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) June 8, 2019
From one Golden Gopher to another.@JanelMcCarville's message to Whay (and us 😂) pic.twitter.com/pMhdSrPPtd
— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) June 9, 2019
No. 7 on No. 13.
— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) June 9, 2019
s/o @Twins ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/MDSWgKEFsB
My Point Guard! 😭😭😭 I'm so incredibly proud and thankful for @Lindsay_13 Congratulations my friend on you jersey retirement today!🎉🙌🏽❤️ https://t.co/mv3NlT7umt
— Maya Moore (@MooreMaya) June 8, 2019
To everyone in Minnesota!!! Get to the @minnesotalynx game tonight and support the 🐐 @Lindsay_13 for her jersey retirement!!! She's a pretty BIG deal! #13forever
— rachel banham (@rachelbanham_1) June 8, 2019
Wheezy tees for Wheezy Day. pic.twitter.com/7auNLv99fT
— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) June 8, 2019
Pregame @LynxCoachReeve was asked how many young people @Lindsay_13 has inspired:
— Her Hoop Stats (@herhoopstats) June 8, 2019
"It's unbelievable in the state of Minnesota? Both girls and boys.i have met so many people in my 10 years here that say they are following women's basketball because of Lindsay Whalen."