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A MAGICAL NIGHT

Mark Johnson becomes the first to have his jersey retired at Wisconsin

By Wisconsin Badgers

February 10^th, 2019

"I was lucky....i was really lucky."

Right where it belongs

Mark Johnson's #10 jersey took its rightful place in the rafters on Feb. 9 as the first-ever number retired by Wisconsin. It now hangs next to the banner with the famous phrase said by his legendary father, Bob Johnson, "It's a great day for hockey."

ready for the big moment

No big deal... just the gold medal.

Fans had a special treat and were able to see a ton of memorabilia from Johnson's playing days, including his jerseys and the 1980 U.S. Olympic Gold Medal.

A tribute to mark johnson

It's a great day to honor a great at the kohl center

DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES?!

Who cut onions in here?

Ty Emberson gave up his No. 10 jersey for Mark Johnson and presented it to him in an emotional moment.

All for him

Bring out the Johnson kids!

It was a special moment when four out of five of Marks' kids skated his banner out to be hung up.

Doug, Chris, Patrick and Mikayla each took a corner of history for their Dad and skated it out. His daughter Megan was unable to be there because she had a game of her own but was able to give her Dad a special message on the videoboard.

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