“I don’t understand why I have to always be the last,” Mariano Rivera joked at his Hall of Fame induction Sunday. “You’re special for me,” said Rivera, who spoke from notes although he had his speech ready if needed. God bless you all.”The career saves leader with 652, Rivera was the first unanimous Hall of Fame pick by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. A 13-time All-Star, Rivera helped the Yankees win five World Series titles and seven American League pennants. Today, I get to become a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 21, 2019 21:56 UTC