New York Mets, David Wright and Hall of Fame

Mets officially announce David Wright's number retirement
David Wright will have his No. 5 retired and enter the Mets Hall of Fame in a ceremony before the team's game against the Reds on July 19.
David Wright's No. 5 Jersey to Be Retired by Mets; Will Be Inducted into Team's HOF
David Wright will become the 11th player to have his number retired by the New York Mets. The Mets announced Wright will be inducted into their Hall of
Mets legendary 3B to have No. 5 jersey retired in franchise Hall of Fame induction
“They will retire David Wright’s No. 5 and induct him into the Mets Hall of Fame during a July 19 ceremony at Citi Field, the club announced Monday. Wright will become the 10th individual to have his number retired by the Mets and the second, along with Tom Seaver, to enter the team’s Hall of Fame on the same day,” DiComo and Ladson wrote.
Horwitz lauds 'one of a kind' Wright for earning Mets honor
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Mets set to retire David Wright's No. 5 jersey
The Mets will honor their former captain, David Wright, by retiring his No. 5 jersey and inducting him into the team's Hall of Fame.
Mets to retire David Wright’s No. 5 and induct him into Hall of Fame
Wright’s career was also marked by numerous memorable moments. He hit the first home run by a Mets player at Citi Field on April 13, 2009, and delivered in the World Baseball Classic, earning the nickname “Captain America” after a grand slam against Italy in 2013.
David Wright's No. 5 to be retired by New York Mets on July 19
David Wright’s No. 5 will be retired by the New York Mets before a July 19 game against Cincinnati, the team said Monday. Wright’s number will be the 10th retired by the Mets, the sixth since Steve Cohen bought the team ahead of the 2021 season.
Two more Mets deserving of number retirement with David Wright's No. 5 getting immortalized
Before injuries derailed his career, Wright wasn't just on pace to be the best Mets position player of all time, he was on pace to reach the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Through his first seven seasons (2004 to 2010),
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Mets to retire former captain David Wright’s jersey number in 2025
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Juan Soto jersey number: Why Mets star got to keep No. 22 from Brett Baty as part of historic contract
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