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NEW YORK (AP) — Willie Mays spent only two seasons with the New York Mets. His legacy will last forever. In a surprise salute at Citi Field, the Mets retired Mays’ jersey Saturday as part of festivities during the organization's first Old-Timers’ Day since 1994.

The New York Mets honored Hall of Famer Willie Mays by retiring his No. 24 on Saturday during a surprise announcement at Old Timers’ Day.

No New York Mets player will wear No. 24 again after Willie Mays number was retired in a surprise ceremony Saturday.

Max Scherzer is seeking his 200th career victory Sunday afternoon.

Mets retire Willie Mays’ No. 24 as Old-Timers’ Day returns | 2022-08-28 09:25:17

New York is 36 games over .500 for the first time since finishing 100-60 in 1988.

In a surprise salute at Citi Field, the Mets have retired Willie Mays No. 24 as part of festivities for the organizations first Old-Timers Day since 1994.

The return of Old-Timers’ Day and the retirement of No. 24 for Willie Mays were two more instances of Steven Cohen leaning in on his team’s history.