Houston Rockets highlight jersey history of Johnny Egan, No. 21
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Houston Rockets continue their exploration of jersey history, focusing on Johnny Egan, who wore No. 21 from 1970 to 1972. Egan, selected 17th overall in the 1961 NBA Draft, had stints with several teams, concluding his career with the Rockets. He averaged 2.4 points and 1.4 assists during his time in Houston. This recounting follows the Rockets' tradition of honoring players who wore various jersey numbers throughout their history and highlights the significance of Egan's contributions to the team. The series will cover all numbers worn by players in Rockets history, reflecting over five decades of basketball.
- •Johnny Egan wore No. 21 for the Rockets from 1970-72
- •Egan was drafted 17th overall in 1961
- •He averaged 2.4 points and 1.4 assists with the team
- •Rockets have had 52 different jersey numbers worn over their history
- •Article part of series honors all players who wore Rockets jerseys
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets jersey history No. 21 - Johnny Egan (1970-72)
"During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Egan wore only jersey No. 21 and put up 2.4 points and 1.4 assists.
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