Retired Numbers
See also: List of Major League Baseball retired numbersBill Terry 1B, 1923–36 Manager, 1932–41 |
Mel Ott RF, 1926–47 Manager, 1942–48 |
Carl Hubbell P, 1928–43 |
Monte Irvin LF, 1949–55 |
Willie Mays CF, 1951–72 |
Juan Marichal P, 1960–73 |
Orlando Cepeda 1B-OF, 1958–66 |
Gaylord Perry P, 1962–71 |
Willie McCovey 1B–OF, 1959–73 1977–81 |
Jackie Robinson* MLB |
In 1944, Hubbell became the first National Leaguer to have his number retired by his team.
Terry, Ott and Hubbell played/managed their entire careers for the New York Giants. Mays began his career in New York, moving with the Giants to San Francisco in 1958; he did not play in 1953 due to his service in the Korean War.
Although not officially retired, the team has not reissued number 25 since Barry Bonds left the team following the 2007 season.
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