Why Javonte Williams wears jersey number 33 for Cowboys and it isn’t retired for Tony Dorsett originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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Dallas Cowboys fans of a certain vintage remember fondly a running back who wore the jersey number 33.
That was Tony Dorsett.
But those tuning in to Thanksgiving will recognize that number on a new RB: That’s Javonte Williams.
And, well, that invites a question.
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Why isn’t Tony Dorsett’s 33 retired?
Tony Dorsett’s jersey number 33 isn’t retired because no Cowboys have their numbers retired.
Dorsett is in the team’s Ring of Honor, but that’s the highest honor the team gives. The Cowboys don’t officially retire numbers.
Dallas has given Dorsett’s No. 33 to eight players since the legend wore it.
Dorsett spent 11 of his 12 NFL seasons with the Cowboys and ran for 72 touchdowns and 12,036 yards.
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Williams has worn 33 for both the Denver Broncos and with the Cowboys, who he signed with before this season in free agency.
In college, Williams wore No. 25 at the University of North Carolina.
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