"88"

[Fritz Juengling]

> basketball at Berkeley before joining the Chiefs.)  I'd be surprised
> >if he retained his #88 for basketball, but then I'll be surprised if
> >he actually makes it in as a 6'4" power forward in pro basketball at
> >all.
> >
> >Larry
>
Of course he won't keep 88 for pro b-ball.  each digit in a number can go up
to only 5, so that when the ref needs to call a foul, he can give the digits
with with fingers.  Only 5 fingers--digits can go up to only 5 (0 being
indicated with a fist).
Fritz