Captain America is finally getting his due.
On Saturday, July 19, the New York Mets are retiring David Wright’s No. 5 jersey before their 4:10 game against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field.
In addition to that honor, the seven-time All Star will also be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame, joining Tom Seaver as the only players to receive both distinctions on the same day.
The ceremony looking back at the Virginia native’s storied career from 2004-16 (and 2018 for just a minute) where he blasted 242 home runs, knocked in 970 runs, helped lead the team to the 2015 World Series and netted a pair of Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Awards will likely be an emotional affair.
“I can’t quite put into words the appreciation I have for the city of New York and Mets fans,” the 42-year-old said in a statement. “For 15 years I felt like I had 40,000 friends and family members in the stands each night. It was an honor of a lifetime taking the field as your Captain and I truly feel like this honor is just as much yours as it is mine. Thank you for the continued support and I can’t wait to see you on July 19!”