Astros to retire Billy Wagner's number

Legendary Closer Billy Wagner to Wear Houston Astros Hat on Hall of Fame Plaque
Most relievers bounce around a lot, as I did, but to have nine years with those guys was pretty special."The Astros selected Wagner in the first round of the 1993 MLB Draft. He made his debut for the club in 1995 and remained in their bullpen through 2003.
Astros to retire new Hall of Famer Wagner’s No. 13
Fresh off his election into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his final year on the ballot, Billy Wagner will receive the ultimate honor from the Astros.
Astros’ Hall of Famers react to Billy Wagner’s Cooperstown honor
Several Houston Astros’ legends reacted to Billy Wagner’s selection into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The former closer’s road to Cooperstown began in Houston in 1995. During his nine years with the Astros,
'Everything began here for me.' Why Billy Wagner wants Houston Astros cap on his Hall of Fame plaque
The Hall of Fame has the final say on which logo appears on an inductee’s cap, but the case for Billy Wagner to be inducted as a Houston Astro is evident.
Astros retiring Billy Wagner's No. 13 after closer was elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Billy Wagner is one of baseball's newest Hall of Famers, and he received another honor this week. The Houston Astros will retire his No. 13 this summer, the team announced Tuesday. The ceremony will be held on Saturday,
Astros to retire Billy Wagner's number after Hall of Fame induction
Billy Wagner punched his ticket to Cooperstown last month when he was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Wagner earned a spot in another exclusive club Tuesday afternoon. The Houston Astros announced Tuesday they will retire Wagner’s No.
Astros to retire Billy Wagner's No. 13 in August
It will be a busy summer for former left-handed closer Billy Wagner, who will have his No. 13 retired by the Houston Astros before an Aug. 16 home game.
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