Keith Hernandez has number retired by Mets in emotional pre-game ceremony
His old jersey -- number 17 is now legendary after the team retired it before Saturday evening's game against the Miami Marlins.Hernandez, who was the Mets' first captain, and helped the team win the 1986 World Series, is just the fourth player in franchise history to receive the honor.
Hernandez threw out the first pitch from first base to his brother, Gary, who caught it using the same glove that Hernandez used in the 1986 world series."I've always liked Keith a great deal. I felt when he came to the team he became the spark plug for the team. He changed the whole attitude about winning - no one played better than Keith Hernandez," said Larry Moran."I had his 17 jersey. I never wore it, because I said one day I'd meet him," Silvers said.
And Silvers did - last year he walked away with a Hernandez signature and a moment he will never forget.The support from fans is not lost on Hernandez.
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