In a move that many deem long overdue, the Mets will honor the accomplishments of Hall of Famer Mike Piazza by retiring his number on July 30 at Citi Field, according to ESPN New York’s Adam Rubin.
Mets to retire Mike Piazza’s number on July 30.
— Adam Rubin (@AdamRubinESPN) January 25, 2016
“We are truly thrilled to honor Mike by retiring his number during a weekend-long celebration recognizing his incredible career,” said Mets COO Jeff Wilpon. “His offensive prowess, ability to deliver in the clutch, and tireless work ethic helped him become one of the great catchers of all-time.”
“It is such a tremendous honor to have my number retired alongside the great Tom Seaver,” Piazza said. “My time as a Met was truly special and I want to thank Fred, Saul, Jeff and the entire organization for this incredible gesture.”
Piazza joins Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver (41; retired in 1988); Manager’s Gil Hodges (14; retired in 1973) and Casey Stengel (37; retired in 1965) as the only uniformed Mets whose numbers have been retired.
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