Thread: Mets retire no 24
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Old 08-27-2022, 06:41 PM
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This was the fulfillment of a promise made by Mets owner Joan Payson. She promised to retire Willies number, who was her favorite player, unfortunately she died before it would happen. Classy move by Steve Cohen.
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