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Mets induct David Wright into team Hall of Fame, retire No. 5

CBS | July 19, 2025

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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."

The jersey number of former New York Mets player David Wright is displayed in the stadium during his number retirement ceremony before the game between the New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field on July 19, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 19: The jersey number of former New York Mets player David Wright is displayed in the stadium during his number retirement ceremony before the game between the New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field on July 19, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City.
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