Wagner, Hall of Fame

Legendary Closer Billy Wagner to Wear Houston Astros Hat on Hall of Fame Plaque
Billy Wagner – who pitched for the Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets and others – was finally voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in January after 10 years on the ballot.
Billy Wagner, former NY Mets closer, elected in final chance on Hall of Fame ballot
It was an emotional moment for Wagner, who has used his time coaching baseball at the Miller School in Charlottesville, Virginia; travel baseball and helping his alma mater Ferrum College, to keep from overwhelming himself with the looming finality of his final year on the ballot.
Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner elected to Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2025
The trio of stars, each of whom spent part of their career in New York, will be inducted in Cooperstown on July 27.
Billy Wagner’s emotional Baseball Hall of Fame selection: ‘Felt like the clock stopped’
Billy Wagner came through in his final inning. In his 10th and last bid on the ballot, the former Mets closer earned what might as well have been his 423rd save, clearing the 75 percent threshold to join Ichiro Suzuki and CC Sabathia (along with the already-elected Dave Parker and Dick Allen) as entrants into Cooperstown.
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 will retire Billy Wagner's No. 13 in honor of his induction into Hall of Fame
Houston Astros all-time saves leader Billy Wagner will have his jersey number retired, an honor that coincides with his induction into the Hall of Fame , the team announced Tuesday. Wagner’s No. 13 will be the 10th number retired by the Astros during a ceremony Aug.
Billy Wagner to have his #13 Houston Astros jersey retired
Another big honor coming Billy Wagner’s way. Two weeks ago, the Ferrum alum and former Major League Baseball relief pitcher earned election into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his final year on the ballot,
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Wagner, who notched 300th save with Mets, going into the Hall
“He was a two-time All-Star during his four seasons in Queens and earned his 300th career save in a Mets uniform. Billy was one of the game’s [most dominant] closers and will now be forever ...
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 ...
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Billy Wagner fights back tears as he enters Baseball of Fame in final year on ballot
The weight of the long wait was evident for Billy Wagner when he finally got the call from the Baseball Hall of Fame. Once he picked up the phone and heard the news, the ex-Mets reliever became ...
Fenway made a big impression on Billy Wagner while he was on the road to Cooperstown
Wagner had a 1.98 earned run average and struck out 22 of the 56 batters he faced in his 15 games for the Red sox in 2009.
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Ex-Mets Closer Billy Wagner Inducted Into Baseball Hall of Fame
On Tuesday, it was announced that former Mets closer Billy Wagner earned induction by gathering 82.5% of votes, surpassing the 75% threshold needed to be elected. It was Wagner's 10th and ...