Jan 23, 2019 · NEW YORK -- Major League Baseball retired No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson on April 15, 1997 -- 50 years after Robinson debuted and broke the color barrier. Now, the last …

Sep 22, 2013 · NEW YORK -- Mariano Rivera raised his palms with gratitude toward Yankee Stadium's most distant seats, acknowledging the rhythmic chanting of his first name pouring …

In 2013, the Yankees retired his uniform number 42; he was the last major league player to wear the number full time, following its league-wide retirement in 1997 in honor of Jackie Robinson. …

Apr 14, 2021 · When Robinson was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1962, he became Cooperstown’s first No. 42. Bruce Sutter joined him there in 2006, while Rivera’s unanimous …

Apr 15, 2013 · Now, Mariano Rivera arrives at his last Jackie Robinson Day as an active major leaguer. He is the perfect person to carry on Jackie Robinson's legacy by wearing uniform No. …

Jan 21, 2019 · Everyone loved Mariano, not just his teammates and fans in the Bronx, but opponents too, even umpires. Rivera’s grace came from his background and humble …

Jan 22, 2019 · MARIANO RIVERA 42 FACTS 1) No pitcher in history has earned as many saves as Mariano Rivera (652). 2) Rivera didn't begin pitching until the age of 19 years old. 3) Mo …

Apr 15, 2010 · When baseball retired Jackie Robinson’s No. 42 in 1997, a dozen active players were allowed to continue wearing it. Yankees closer Mariano Rivera is the last of that group.

El legendario lanzador panameño de los Yankees de Nueva York, Mariano Rivera, es recordado además de ser un icónico pelotero y Salón de la Fama, por ser también el último jugador en …

Sep 22, 2013 · Rivera was already the last player to regularly wear 42, which was retired throughout baseball 16 years ago in honor of Jackie Robinson. But the Yankees retired it …