Loved in both Chicago and Detroit

The Detroit Pistons will retire Dennis Rodman’s No. 10 jersey at halftime of Friday’s game against the Bulls. Since Rodman spent just three seasons in Chicago, the Bulls are not likely to do the same.

But Rodman is the rare sports figure who is equally popular in Chicago and Detroit, traditionally bitter sports rivals. Few people share this distinction, but we tried to come up with a few:

Dennis RodmanHe started out with the Pistons, then became a worldwide celebrity with the Bulls. Along the way, he won five championships and seven consecutive rebounding titles.

Chris CheliosGrew up in Chicago, spent nine years with the Blackhawks, won two Stanley Cups with the Red Wings and even skated for the Wolves. He might be the ultimate I-94 athlete.

Chet LemonThis center fielder was arguably the most popular White Sox player of the late 1970s. After being traded for the forgettable Steve Kemp, Lemon played for the Tigers#146; 1984 World Series team.

Scotty BowmanThe most successful coach in NHL history won three Stanley Cup titles with the Red Wings, then played a role in the Blackhawks return to glory, serving as the team#146;s senior adviser of hockey operations since 2008.

Honorable mention

Magglio OrdonezSome White Sox fans probably appreciate the eight seasons he spent on the South Side. But leaving as a free agent to join a division rival is rarely a satisfying conclusion to a career.

James EdwardsHe#146;s far from the most famous member of the Bad Boy Pistons or the 72-win Bulls, but he was on both squads. Nothing bad about that, right?

Erik KramerHe should be beloved in Detroit, since he quarterbacked the Lions to their only playoff victory of the past 50 years. Kramer started for the Bears, but the late-Wannstedt era didn#146;t create many special memories.

John MengeltNicknamed #147;Crash,#148; Mengelt spent three seasons with the Pistons, then four with the Bulls in the 1970s and might have become a legend had he played for better teams.

Bobby LayneBefore leading the Lions to a pair of NFL championships, he was drafted by the Bears in 1948. Layne didn#146;t do much for the Bears, but the stories make it sound like he was a lot of fun.

#8212;Mike McGraw