This isn't a brand new item in the collection, just a repaired one since the previous numbers were all wrong. I have to hand to Game Day Sports for their clutch work. Here is a revamped New York Yankees Mariano Rivera jersey.
I normally don't cheer for the Yankees, but I do respect some of their players and a Mariano Rivera jersey is something I did not mind owning at all. Made by Majestic Cooperstown Collection, the front logo is made of wool felt with tackle twill numbers embroidered on the back.
One of my two Yankees fitteds. It goes very well with my other classic Yankees jerseys too.
Born in Panama City, Panama, the New York Yankees signed Mariano Rivera in 1990 and began his career in the minor leagues before being called up for the 1995 season. To honour the great legend Jackie Robinson, he chose to wear the number 42. At the start of his professional playing days, he went from starting pitcher to setup before the team settled on him as the closer. Although he had a sketchy rookie year, his second season in the Bronx would be the tip of the iceberg of his stellar career.
In 1996, he would help the Yankees to an appearance to the World Series against the defending title holders; Atlanta Braves. In 14 innings, he only allowed one earned run. The next season, he would make his first All-Star Game appearance and earn his first save in Cleveland, OH. Between 1998-00, the Yankees won 3 straight World Series titles with Mariano Rivera earning World Series MVP in 1999. Ten years after that accomplishment, he would win his fifth and final ring with the club in a 6 game series against Philadelphia.
Before the 2013 season, Mariano Rivera announced he will retire at the end of the year. He was honoured by many clubs around the league and made his last All-Star Game appearance as a closer for the American League. They would defeat the National League 9-3 at Citi Field in New York City. He was awarded the All-Star Game MVP Award for his efforts. On 22 September 2013, the New York Yankees retired the no. 42 in his honour while still active and he played in his final game just four days later in the borough he started his career with. Amongst many records he owns, he is the all time leader in saves and the last player to wear that iconic number.
In 1115 games played, he has a win-loss record of 82-60, a 2.21 ERA, 1173 SO, and 1.00 WHIP. His career saves of 652 is an all-time MLB record.
Career Achievements and Awards:
13× All-Star [1997, 1999–02, 2004–06, 2008–11, 2013]
All-Star Game MVP Award [2013]
5× World Series champion [1996, 1998–00, 2009]
World Series MVP Award [1999]
ALCS MVP Award [2003]
5× AL Rolaids Relief Man Award [1999, 2001, 2004–05, 2009]
3× Delivery Man of the Year Award [2005–06, 2009]
AL Comeback Player of the Year Award [2013]
3× MLB saves leader [1999, 2001, 2004]
Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award [2013]
"If you don't control your emotions, your emotions will control your acts, and that's not good." - Mariano Rivera
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