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Past Mercury Players Wear No. 12
May 21, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Michaela Onyenwere (12) drives around Chicago Sky center Elizabeth Williams (1) in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
The Phoenix Mercury got off to a strong start, and they were involved in the WNBA's first season. That roster featured some talented players, and those players introduced specific numbers. For example, Michele Timms wore No. 7 in her time with the team, and the number was eventually retired . Some numbers appeared for the first time the following year, and No. 12 was one of them. Michelle Brogan wore it, and she played with the Mercury for two seasons. In her first season, Brogan averaged 9.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.4 assists. She missed the 1999 season due to maternity leave, but she returned in 2000. Then, she averaged 7.5 points, four rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 steals that year. Brogan's career high was 18 points, and she helped the Mercury get a blowout win over the Utah Starzz. That was her first season, and she tied her high in 2000. She had 18 points against the Portland Fire, and the Mercury won by one. After Brogan, nine more players wore that number, and one player wore it when sh

This article first appeared on Phoenix Mercury On SI  and was syndicated with permission.

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