Dec. 12, 2012 -- 12/12/12 -- will be the last three of a kind on the calendar this century. The next time the month, day and year will be the same numerically? Try Jan. 1, 2101.
To commemorate this occasion, we have selected the 12 of the greatest athletes to wear No. 12. And just so it's not all about numbers, here they are in alphabetical order:
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The Roadrunner helped the Canadiens with eight Stanley Cups with his speed and scoring. He had 11 consecutive seasons of 25 goals or more. A key contributor for Canada in the famed 1972 Summit Series against the Soviet Union, Cournoyer was inducted to the Hall of Fame in 1982.
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Kelly started his career with the Houston Gamblers of the USFL and was named league MVP in 1984 after throwing 44 touchdown passes. After joining the NFL, Kelly led the Bills to four consecutive AFC championships in the early 90s. He was inducted to the Hall of Fame in 2002.
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Broadway Joe will forever be known for guaranteeing -- and delivering -- the Jets' win in Super Bowl III against the Baltimore Colts. It gave instant credibility to the AFL and helped lead to the merger with the NFL. He was inducted to the Hall of Fame in 1985.
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A Heisman Trophy winner at the Naval Academy in 1963, Staubach served a tour of duty in Vietnam, among other military obligations, before joining the Cowboys. He led Dallas to two championships, including Super Bowl VI in which he was MVP. He was inducted to the Hall of Fame in 1985.
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