Astros to retire No. 13 of Hall of Famer Billy Wagner

Astros to retire No. 13 of Hall of Famer Billy Wagner in August
Seven-time All-Star Billy Wagner, who was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame last month, will have his No. 13 retired by the Astros on Aug. 16.
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In a video posted on X by sports writer Jose de Jesus Ortiz, Wagner leaned against a pool table while taking the call. He listened for more than 15 seconds before he put his hand on his face, fighting tears and hunching over. “Thank you,” he eventually said to the person on the other end of the phone.
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 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 before an Aug. 16 home game.
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