17 years.
1,954 games.
1,664 hits.
1,065 runs batted in.
275 home runs.
In the playoffs 16 out of 17 seasons.
Four World Series rings.
And a symbol of class. Diana Munson, widow of Yankee captain Thurman Munson, thanked Jorge for “bringing me back to baseball.”
Thanks for everything, Jorge.
(Photo of a tearful Jorge Posada announcing his retirement from professional baseball at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday by Ron Antonelli / New York Daily News)
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Okay, this made me a little bit emotional. He was always Grandpa’s favorite when we’d watch the games together.
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HIP HIP JORGE! Probably always going to be my favorite Yankee. Wearing #20 for him today!!
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Enjoy retirement Jorge. You’ve earned it.
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HIP HIP JORGE! Probably always going to be my favorite Yankee. Wearing #20 for him today!!
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