new york mets retire darryl strawberry's no. 18
Strawberry was an eight-time All-Star, including seven during his time with the Mets from 1983 to '90. He hit .259 with 335 homers, 1,000 RBIs and 221 stolen bases in 17 seasons. Strawberry recalled he wore No. 8 in high school, but it was unavailable when he arrived in New York in 1983 because of Ronn Reynolds. Strawberry wanted to keep an 8, so that's why he picked 18.
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Willie Mayes won't attend Negro League tribute game at Rickwood Field
Willie Mays will not be in attendance when the San Francisco Giants face the St. Louis Cardinals at Rickwood Field on Thursday in a game honoring him and the Negro Leagues. Mays, who began his career in Alabama with the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues and played for the Giants from 1951-72, told the San Francisco Chronicle that he will enjoy the game at home.
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There also will be a Double-A game at the ballpark between the Birmingham Barons and Montgomery Biscuits of the Southern League on June 18. Mays will still be honored during the week's festivities.
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