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Diana Taurasi's jersey joins Penny Taylor's in Mercury rafters

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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Diana Taurasi's jersey joins Penny Taylor's in Mercury rafters

Summary

Diana Taurasi's No. 3 jersey is set to be raised in the Phoenix Mercury rafters on August 16, 2026, alongside her wife Penny Taylor's retired No. 13. The ceremony coincides with the Mercury's game against the Portland Fire. Taurasi and Taylor, key figures in the franchise’s history, won three WNBA championships together in 2007, 2009, and 2014. Penny Taylor, a Mercury legend herself, had her number retired in 2017. Both players share significant achievements, including participation in Olympic competitions and a lasting impact on women's basketball.

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By the Numbers

•Diana Taurasi's No. 3 jersey will be retired on August 16, 2026.
•Penny Taylor's No. 13 jersey was retired in 2017.
•The couple won three WNBA championships together.
•Both players had significant success in their basketball careers.
•The ceremony occurs during a game against the Portland Fire.

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3:33 AMYahoo Sports — Diana Taurasi’s Wife Penny Taylor Already Has a Jersey in Mercury Rafters

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Diana Taurasi’s No. 3 joins wife Penny Taylor’s No. 13 in the Phoenix rafters as the Mercury honor their three-time champion on Sunday. The post Diana Taurasi’s Wife Penny Taylor Already Has a Jersey in Mercury Rafters appeared first on HEAVY.
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