It is official. No one will ever where No. 2 again for the Auburn Tigers football program.
Auburn athletics announced Monday that the No. 2 jersey, last worn by Heisman Trophy recipient and national championship-winning quarterback Cam Newton during the 2010 season, will officially be retired during a ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 11, when Auburn hosts Georgia for a night game at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Newton, who had one of the best offensive seasons in college football history during the 2010 season by accounting for 4,369 yards and 51 touchdowns, learned of his jersey retirement during an interview inside Jordan-Hare Stadium. Athletics Director John Cohen and Deputy Athletics Director Tim Jacobs stopped Newton mid-interview to deliver the news.
“Ain’t nobody going to wear No. 2 from here on out because we are retiring your number, brother,” Cohen told Newton with a smile.
Newton’s iconic No. 2 jersey is the fourth number to be retired by Auburn football, joining No. 7 (Pat Sullivan), No. 34 (Bo Jackson), and No. 88 (Terry Beasley). Newton is thrilled to join the elite company.
“Auburn will always be home to me,” Newton said in a press release. “The national championship we won in 2010 was a special moment, and to have my jersey retired alongside legends like Pat Sullivan, Bo Jackson, and Terry Beasley is an incredible honor that I’ll cherish forever. War Eagle!”
In addition to his Heisman Trophy win, Newton took home the Walter Camp Award, Maxwell Award, Manning Award, and Davey O’Brien Award. He was also tabbed the Associated Press Player of the Year and a consensus All-American after posting 2,854 passing yards, 1,473 rushing yards, and 42 receiving yards with 51 total touchdowns.
Watch Newton’s full reaction to learning his No. 2 jersey will never be worn by an Auburn Tiger ever again.
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