Retirement of Mike Piazza's Number 31 by the Mets
The New York Mets have officially retired the number 31 of legendary catcher Mike Piazza, marking a significant moment in the history of the franchise. The retirement ceremony will take place on July 30 at Citi Field, as part of a weekend-long celebration.
In a statement, Piazza expressed his gratitude towards Fred, Saul, Jeff, and the entire Mets organization for retiring his number. He played with the Mets from 1998 to 2005 and helped the team reach their 2000 World Series appearance.
Jeff Wilpon, the Mets COO, made a statement about Piazza's number retirement, expressing the team's excitement about honoring the catcher. The statement recognised Piazza's incredible career and mentioned the bobblehead and replica jersey giveaways as part of the weekend-long celebration.
Piazza's number 31 will join the ranks of Tom Seaver, Gil Hodges, and Casey Stengel, as one of the few team members to have their number retired. This honour is a testament to Piazza's impact on the Mets and his lasting legacy in baseball.
The retirement ceremony is sure to be a memorable event, celebrating Piazza's contributions to the Mets and his place in the annals of baseball history. Fans are encouraged to attend and be a part of this special occasion.
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