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Many Steelers fans purchased a Minkah Fitzpatrick jersey since his arrival from Miami, but the uncertainty of his jersey number made some hesitate.
That speculation ended on Monday when Fitzpatrick announced that he will be keeping #39 and making it his own. Fans can thank the many voters for the NFL's Pro Bowl, and All-Pro teams for keeping Fitzpatrick in 39.
Fitzpatrick wasn't exactly excited when he was given #39 after his trade from Miami. He had wore #29 at Alabama and during his time with the Dolphins.
"It's like what I did with No. 29," said Fitzpatrick. "When I got to Alabama, they just kind of gave me No. 29. I didn't want it. I thought it was an ugly number. Then I told myself if I have a freshman All-American year, I will keep it. And I did do that, so I kept No. 29 and it stuck with me into my first season in the NFL.
"I did the same thing with No. 39 when I got to Pittsburgh. I promised myself if it treats me well, if I make the Pro Bowl or All-Pro or whatever it may be, I am going to keep it."
Fitzpatrick told Steelers.com of his pledge to himself.
"I did those things," said Fitzpatrick, "so I am going to stick with it. I'm keeping No. 39."
