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CBS News
20-07-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Mets induct David Wright into team Hall of Fame, retire No. 5
The New York Mets inducted David Wright into their Hall of Fame and retired his No. 5 on Saturday — nearly 21 years after his big league debut. "I went straight from the airport to the ballpark and I couldn't wait to see what number I was going to be," Wright said at a press conference Saturday. "That spring I was 72, and I would have been perfectly happy with 72. But later on I found out that Charlie Samuels, the old equipment guy, gave me 5 because of Brooks Robinson and George Brett." Wright, who debuted against the Montreal Expos on July 21, 2004, appeared to be on track to join Robinson and Brett as a Hall of Fame third baseman when he hit .301 with 222 homers, 876 RBIs and an .888 OPS through his first 10 seasons. But Wright played just 211 more games while battling chronic back, shoulder and neck injuries as well as a diagnosis of spinal stenosis. He went more than two years between big league appearances before concluding his career with a pair of cameos in September 2018. "There was nothing that I could do to do the thing anymore," Wright said. "It took a while for my brain and my heart to kind of match up with that. But I think that very, very few athletes get the ending that they want — that storybook ending. I certainly wouldn't call mine a storybook ending, but it's better than 99% of what athletes get and I'll forever be thankful for getting that opportunity." Wright, the Mets' most recent captain and the only player in team history to have his number retired after spending his entire career with the club, expressed his gratitude throughout a speech that capped a half-hour ceremony emceed by broadcaster Howie Rose. Wright, emerging from the third base side of Citi Field, walked to a gold-plated third base, stood atop the bag and blew kisses to the sellout crowd. In an appropriate Mets touch, a plane taking off from nearby LaGuardia ascended into view moments after his No. 5 was unveiled high above the left field seats. The 42-year-old married father of three, praised throughout his career for his ability to connect with stars and everyday people alike as well as his appreciation of Mets history, mentioned late media relations executive Shannon Dalton Forde and late team photographer Marc Levine during his press conference. Near the end of his speech, he also thanked the Wilpon family, who owned the team his entire career. "If you would have told a young David Wright to close his eyes and imagine this day, I would have said you're crazy, no way, impossible," said Wright, a Virginia native who grew up rooting for the Mets while attending their Triple-A games in Tidewater. "And then I would have went out in my backyard in Virginia and hit off a homemade tee with balls that were falling apart at the seams until it got dark outside to prove you right. "Thank you so much for allowing me to live out my dream in front of you each night. I love you so much. Let's go Mets." Wright is the 35th member of the Mets' Hall of Fame and the 11th individual to have his number retired, joining managers Casey Stengel and Gil Hodges as well as Tom Seaver, Mike Piazza, Jerry Koosman, Keith Hernandez, Willie Mays, Darryl Strawberry and Dwight Gooden as well as Jackie Robinson, whose No. 42 is retired throughout Major League Baseball.
The Independent
11-07-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Liverpool to retire No 20 shirt in memory of Diogo Jota
Liverpool will retire the No 20 shirt in memory of Diogo Jota. The Portuguese forward was killed in a car crash with his brother Andre Silva last week and the club have now confirmed plans to immortalise his contribution to the team. 'It was the number he wore with pride and distinction, leading us to countless victories in the process – and Diogo Jota will forever be Liverpool Football Club's number 20,' a club statement said. 'After consultation with his wife, Rute, and family, the club can announce the squad number will be retired in honour and memory of Diogo across all levels, including LFC Women and Academy. 'The move is recognition of not only the immeasurable contribution our lad from Portugal made to the Reds' on-pitch successes over the last five years, but also the profound personal impact he had on his teammates, colleagues and supporters and the everlasting connections he built with them.' More follows
Sky News
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Sky News
Liverpool retires number 20 shirt at all levels in honour of Diogo Jota
Liverpool are retiring the number 20 shirt in honour of Diogo Jota - the first time the club has made such a gesture. The Premier League champions said it was a reflection of the Portuguese forward's contribution to the club and the impact he had on teammates and supporters. The club said it was a "unique tribute to a unique player" and the decision was made in consultation with the player's wife and family. The number 20 will be permanently retired at all levels, including the men's and women's first teams, as well as academy squads. Newly-married Jota died alongside his brother, Andre, when his Lamborghini crashed in northern Spain on 3 July. Police said this week that all the evidence so far suggests Jota was the one driving the vehicle. Liverpool teammates joined members of Jota's family, including his wife Rute, at a memorial site outside Anfield on Friday. The Portuguese star's funeral took place last weekend, with Liverpool colleagues and members of the national team in attendance. Reds captain Virgil van Dijk carried a shirt bearing the number 20 made from flowers. Please refresh the page for the latest version.
