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In emotional tribute, BYU retired Jimmer’s No. 32 BYU jersey, lifted it into rafters

Brigham Young University retired Jimmer Fredette’s No. 32 jersey Saturday at halftime of the Cougars’ game against Colorado. The Glens Falls native became just the fifth player in BYU basketball history to have his jersey lifted into the rafters, joining Danny Ainge, Kresimir Cosic, Mel Hutchins and Roland Minson.

“This is unbelievable,” Fredette said at the podium amid Jimmer chants.

He joked, “I have a lot of former teammates who …

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BYU will retire Jimmer’s 32 jersey

Glens Falls native Jimmer Fredette will have his No. 32 jersey retired by Brigham Young University at the Cougars’ game against Colorado Feb. 14, becoming the fifth BYU player to receive the honor.

“Ever since I stepped on campus at BYU, I was welcomed,” Fredette was quoted in a BYU Athletics press release.

“I felt the love from my coaches, teammates, students and faculty. I wanted to be successful at …

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Our January 22 front page

Health & Fitness Quarterly! Sheriff vs. Treasurer in Warren County’s case of mis-paid millions. Constantino opens office in Queensbury. Melissa Seale to challenge Sen. Dan Stec. Qby. Supervisor: Strough won’t run, VanNess will run. It’s ice bar season! GF grad, resident on Paralympic ski team. Argyle dog defendants in court; judge advances case. BYU will retire Jimmer’s 32 jersey. Details on individual recipients: 49th South High Marathon Dance. Dr. Duffy …

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Our November 6 front page

Election Results! Palmer cruises, Dems big in GF; Strough wins Qby re-election. Soccer success. First look: The new apartments atop former Sandy’s Clam Bar. Washington Co. budget: 16.97% hike, cut 63 jobs. Jimmer got emotional: Glens Falls induction. John Austin award to late Bill Gates Jan. 24. Glens Falls Market ‘excited’ for winter at the Ed. Sentence: 25-years-to-life, 2024 shooting, Pearl St., Glens Falls. Saratoga Plan opens Curtis Preserve in …

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Our October 30 front page

BIG 40-Page Election Issue! Sent our man Ben to try out new Adk Karting. Some urge ‘Get tougher’ with ‘day spenders’ Auctioning Dick McGuire’s colossal collection. Thunder opener. Hudson Falls boat builders. Garrison Keillor at Hudson Falls Strand, Thurs., Nov. 6. Jimmer Fredette, other industees for GF Athletics Hall of Fame; Nov. 1. LG’s Zack Layton plans 30-home Bolton project, County Rt. 11. Launched 39 ‘Classic Boats’; builds luxury wooden …

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