From a padres fan. This guy is such a great guy. He was never cocky, he was never arrogant. He led his team to the WS. He wont be forgotten. Not to mention, the fans will always be in David Wrights mind forever.
I held back the emotions pretty well from when he announced that he would be playing one final game, but when the pregame video rolled with some of his highlights as a youngster, the floodgates opened right up. I remember rooting for Edgardo Alfonzo as a youngster because I played third base too, and he was great, but there was nothing like when David came up to the big club and took over that position in 2004. You just had a feeling that he was special and would be around for a long time. I'm so glad that came true.
@@dme1016 *I'm a longtime Yanks AND Met fan* It is one or the other with very few exceptions. The only way i cheer on the yankees winning is if it is a world series against a team i hate or against a team i hate, the only thing which gives the yankees favor is i hate a lot of teams like back in 2009 when they beat the Phillies for the world series (the yankees winning was better then Phillies).
From a Braves fan I wish David Wright the best in retirement. Seeing him and Chipper play against each other so many games so many years and respect each others play is how baseball should be. You can have your bat flipping showboats, I’ll take the two real team Captains and their contributions to the greatest game in the world⚾️🇺🇸
I'm a lifelong Braves fan and to me, David Wright epitomizes Mets baseball. True to your team, your teammates, coaches, staff and fans. The true definition of class and I don't think you'll see another like him. Congratulations on a wonderful career, sir. I salute you!!
Noledad77 He didn't just epitomize Mets baseball but baseball in general as a lifelong Pirates fan I have read about and see a lot of players like him play for the Pirates over the years
Nah my Yankees existed cuz. But much respect to a class act star player whose career was cut short due to Injury. The Derrick Rose of the MLB. Nothing but a class act, talented, humble player. Respect.
I'm a Yankee fan but the Mets should've beaten the Cardinals in that series. The Mets would've won the world series that year had they gotten past the Cardinals.
I'm a life long Mets fan. I've seen some great teams and some not so great teams. I remember Seaver. Piazza. Strawberry. Hernandez. Carter. But David Wright had to be the classiest player I ever saw. He loved the game and the game loved him. One of my favourites ever. I wish he could've gotten a ring in '15 or '06. It's debatable as to whether he had enough to get into the HOF, but he's definitely a first ballot hall of famer in MY HOF. Thanks for some amazing memories.
Richard Sempertegui I hope you're right about the HOF. Just no WS ring and his career was cut short. I remember his power numbers dropped in Citi Field a bit because of that stupid left field porch but he always put up good numbers and you can't argue 7 all-star appearances, 2 gold gloves, and 2 silver slugger awards. Now that I look at that, you're probably right. We could debate who the best ever Met was but you can't argue that he bled Met blue his whole life. I'm gonna miss the captain. I can see him in some capacity on the team next year for sure. Thanks for the reply and Go Metros!!
I was lucky enough to catch this game live. It’s hard to describe how much this man meant to me growing up. He was the GOAT in my eyes, and I’m glad to pay respects to my Captain. Thank you David and LET’S GO METS
David Wright has always been a class act all the way. I personally met him when I was 11 years old & he answered every question I had for him, one of the nicest ball players you'd ever meet in person. Congratulations on a marvelous career David! Sincerely, Yankees fan
As a Yankees fan, I can truly say that David Wright was an exceptional player and truly someone special. He had class and always tried his best. I got so much respect for David Wright.
If you never played ball you dont know the emotion of walking off that field for the last time. Let alone walking away from 20 plus years of playing during your life. Salute mr.wright. good luck in life after ball
As a Yankee fan David Wright is right up there with Derek Jeter as a class act and living proof of what great sportsmanship is all about. What a shame injuries limited his productivity. Mets were lucky to have a gentleman of the game like David Wright.
You're exactly right. A "Gentleman of the Game" indeed. I loved every minute watching David play, & every fanbase should be so lucky to have a guy like him to cheer for.
As a Phillies fan Wright was a class act. He was a great leader for the Mets. He will be missed he is up there with Mets legends like Mike Piazza and Gary Carter.
true hall of famer right there. as a life long cardinals fan, never missed a mets/cards game. david was a beast. will always be considered one of the best mets. thanks for the good memories, david.
Class act by the Mets to treat there Captain with Class, I tip my hat to David Wright, played the game with passion, the right way, and only wore 1 Uniform! In other sports there is no Loyalty, though baseball has changed into a business, it's nice once an a while to see players play for one team. Hero's last forever but legends never die!
Only 18 and a lifelong mets fan it's sad seeing David go. Him and Jose were all I watched growing up, best third baseman in mets history, all time great met, and him and Jose and their prime over any left infield combo ever. Wanted Jose to retire with him as well. 😢😢😢
Man i remember in the mid 2000s, my mets had such pontential. We had a young david wright, a young jose reyes, a prime carlos beltran, a prime carlos delgado. Remember being so closed to getting to the ws in 2006, david wright was our leader. He could hit, he could field man hes a special player. He had one final run in 2015 coming back n hitting a home run at his first at bat at philly. We got to the ws, that was a special year. Man unfortunately david had a rough last few years, with injuries and lastly dealing with spinal stenosis. Thanks for everything captain!!!!
As a New Yorker and lifelong Yankee fan I’ve been aware of David without following him too closely. Even I’ve been aware of what a class act and incredible competitor he is. A horrible shame that spinal stenosis has robbed him of years off his career. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family David, hoping you have a long life without pain or disability to raise that lovely little girl of yours. 🙏🏼
Watching him in high school to this was really cool. So much talent has come from that area, Wright, Cudyer, the Upton brothers, there was always something special about David. Great career cut short.
I grew up watching David Wright, when I was young he was like a super hero in my eyes. Him leaving is like a part of my childhood leaving, but I’m so happy for him to leave on his own terms and at least getting a couple games in before it. Mad respect for this man!
Rus George wouldn’t a “classy guy” have left months , even years ago instead of collecting his checks ? Coulda saved money under the cap and gave up a roster spot to someone who coulda been actually productive .
@@davebarvinchak1413 Who said he did it to just collect his checks? He wanted to come back and play. Not like he just wanted money. He wanted his last taste of baseball because he knew he couldn't come back without risking any more issues. He just didn't want to leave without ever playing again. It wasn't to be selfish and make more money, it's because he loves baseball and the 2 years it took for him to get back shows it.
I hope the Wilpons offers him a job and dont screw the relationship up like they did with other players. Front office or announcing if he wants it. If the Mets do have someone from their modern era, it has to be David. Gotta give the Wilpons credit, tho, this classy move seems like a good start instead of a bitter end to a player who gave it his all.
I'm a Sox fan and always loved ans respected the captain. This is what sports is all about. It's all about great moments and careers. U can't be a sports fan and not cut onions when Watchung this. Salute #5
I live in N.Y. and I'm a red sox fan. I've also hated all new York teams but I have always had respect for jeter, mo, posada, and for the mets David Wright. Class acts. Never was cocky. Well respected players. Congrats David!!
Respect to you #5 from the Best Coast of L.A. on a solid career. Just to be a major leaguer is an honor in itself. But to be loved by the city you play in shows your true character. Sure we'll hear you in the broadcast booth.
Even as a Diehard Atlanta Braves fan and if anyone loves beating the Mets that would be me. I have to say this was so damn classy of The Mets to do this for not only One of the top Mets Players of all time. But one of the best 3rd Basemen of all time. You can see this night meant so much to David Wright. I'm glad he got to do this one last time and say goodbye in front of his hometown Fans. David Enjoy Retirement God knows You hurt My Braves alot..LOL. :)
I know I am late but I'm still going to leave a comment anyways. As a die-hard Oakland Athletics Fan Since 2002 I will miss my childhood idols such as Victor Martinez,the late Roy Halladay,Joe Mauer and now David Wright all my heros are either old or dead I will miss Wright he was the reason why i the Mets are my second team and now he is gone I hope he makes the HOF
"This is love. I can't say it anyway else. This is love." - (at 20:12) David Wright, after-game farewell to fans. From the early '60s Metsies (who turned a city that only tolerated winners into a town that embraced its lovable losers), to the Miracle Mets (who went from last to World Champs in '69), with stops along the way for the first game after 9-11 (in 2001), and the Beatles ("All You Need Is Love") in '65 at Shea, this perennially mis-managed, always frustrating, occasionally glorious franchise has somehow managed to channel some of the highest emotions in American culture. Thanks, David. You deserved better.
From a lifelong Braves fan (and Mets hater), this made me so emotional! I'm so glad the Mets gave him the final night he deserved, although it would have been nice to see him play against the Braves this past week. He was always my favorite non-Brave - such a huge shame to see his career cut short like this due to injuries.
It sucks the way this season ended up being for the Mets but at least Wright got a nice send off. Not a spectacular one but this is still one game to remember.
I'm not a mets fan but always a big fan of a classy player like David Wright.Good luck mets legend! Thank you for the wonderful baseball memories you brought to all of us
No matter what team you root for (I'm a Yankee fan.), you can't help but respect him for what he was able to accomplish & how much he's meant to his team. Perhaps more than that, however, you can't help but feel bad for him. All the injuries that he's dealt with have prematurely ended a truly excellent career. He's the Mets' version of Don Mattingly, so it's fitting that Mattingly was the opposing manager. #RE5PECT
David Wright was a class act and played the game at the highest level on all fronts. I always admired his devotion to the Mets and the fans. I'm getting choked up typing this and I'm a Padres fan!
As a lifelong Braves fan, growing up in the 90's I watched plenty of Braves vs. Mets games. We had Chipper and you had David. Great player that did a lot of damage to my team along the years. Respect.
Really can't give the man a 2-1 meatball? A lot of the time the pitcher knows what's up and will serve up a fastball in the middle of the zone at least once in the final AB.
Not in this case. It is one game at the end of the season and it is 0 - 0 with the bases empty. It isn't like this is a final stretch Wild Card match-up where Miami is ahead by half a game. They finished last in the division. Who gives a shit if they lose?
Was a multi-sport athlete in high school and was a scholarshipped RT for a Division II college, so you're wrong. Having respect for veterans is incredibly important and baseball gives you a way to say "hey, you did a lot for the sport, here's one on me." Basketball and football are different because they are much more team oriented and the shorter seasons means the games matter much more. There's nothing wrong with giving a vet one for the road in baseball, especially in a game that means nothing. If the LDE is playing his last game against me in a regular season game, am I letting him shuck my block and get a free sack? No. That could decide the game and we only get 13 of those. Would I serve one up to a future hall of fame player when my team is 30 games out of the playoffs? Probably because that game is one of 162 that will be played.
From a die hard Cub fan here in Chicago you are a class act David you played the game like it was supposed to be played you left everything thing on the field each game you beat us up pretty good at times sorry you have to leave the game so soon GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR FUTURE!!
Damn he is young and to retire because of all those injuries is not fair. He could've play a few more years. David Wright is def a Jeter for the Mets. Hope everything goes well for him.
I'll never forget the memories David gave me and all Met fans..When I was 9 he signed my baseball and talked to me and my dad for a couple minutes right after batting practice at Shea. I instantly fell in love with the game and the Mets and became a lifelong Wright fan..
Gary Cohen said it best, very few players get to write the script on how they ride off into the sunset when their playing days end, I’d say even fewer deserve the honor of doing so, Wright deserved it, he was not only the face of the Mets during some of the best... and worst times, he was also a face of baseball. His loyalty to the fans, media and Mets is unparalleled given how bad they often were. David is truly one of those special talents that only come around once in a lifetime.
David was my favorite player growing up. He joined the Mets when I was 7. I was in the Upper Deck for this game, I couldn't miss it for anything, and when he started leaving the field, I completely lost it. There was definitely crying in baseball that day.
I got a little teary eyed watching this. So much respect to David. He's a class act. I don't have a particular favorite team. I usually have favorite players. What an emotional video. Thank u for being such a class act David #respect
So much respect from a Cubs fan. I dreamed for years of seeing Wright in a Cubs uniform but I'm glad he stayed with one team his whole career. One of my favorite players to watch.
I was there. It was a night full of emotions and happy memories. This man was a figure in my childhood. He is such a classy guy, very respectful and deserves to be honored like this. I’m going to miss him.
From a Braves' fan, much respect to him for the way he played the game and carried himself on and off the diamond (darn allergies got my eyes watering up for some reason). I wish him nothing but the best during his retirement...
I watched this live, and i gotta say, they gave a fitting finale to his career. David Wright will be missed, the mets will never be the same. David, I hope you have better health and stay happy for the rest of your life, you deserve it and the hall of fame for being arguably one of the best players in MLB history
From a padres fan. This guy is such a great guy. He was never cocky, he was never arrogant. He led his team to the WS. He wont be forgotten. Not to mention, the fans will always be in David Wrights mind forever.
Met fan great.will miss
I couldn’t have said it better. David is a true met, a great ball player and a true gentleman.
TyliteTony good man 🤜🤜🤜
Ima padres fan too 😰
@@masonchurchill4538 YEEE LETS GOO. We have a great young team man. We will make it next year or in 2020
Thank You David sincerely a Yankee fan. The Jeter of the Mets
Yankees fan as well.. David Wright has always had my respect though
I'm a Rangers/Mets fan so we can agree on that at least! There's actually a lot of us Rangers/Mets fans out in Queens.
he’s the Wright of the Yankees
I’m also a rangers fan from Jersey
@@ayo44 no jeter had a way better career, this dude was just trying to show respect
9:44 You can tell Gary Cohen was getting emotional. I myself felt so sick feeling him leave. Unfortunately nothing can be forever.
DoesTheNetWork true but he could’ve had such an amazing career if his injuries didn’t stop him
DoesTheNetWork one thing I got 5 on it with the very few if you know what I mean
I held back the emotions pretty well from when he announced that he would be playing one final game, but when the pregame video rolled with some of his highlights as a youngster, the floodgates opened right up. I remember rooting for Edgardo Alfonzo as a youngster because I played third base too, and he was great, but there was nothing like when David came up to the big club and took over that position in 2004. You just had a feeling that he was special and would be around for a long time. I'm so glad that came true.
DoesTheNetWork I cried so much that day honestly, I hope David will manage the Mets one day! Such a humble guy 😔
You and me both. Still hurts
Anyone else realized when Wright and Cespedes hugged the crowd got louder 2015 memories
Im a Yankees fan but damn this is the saddest but greatest ever much respect
Respect
RE5PECT from a fellow Yankee fan
I'm a longtime Yanks AND Met fan. The Yanks have iconic retirement speeches in their history. Don't go overboard.
Deejay Czer
Same here. This guy is quality!
@@dme1016 *I'm a longtime Yanks AND Met fan*
It is one or the other with very few exceptions. The only way i cheer on the yankees winning is if it is a world series against a team i hate or against a team i hate, the only thing which gives the yankees favor is i hate a lot of teams like back in 2009 when they beat the Phillies for the world series (the yankees winning was better then Phillies).
From a Braves fan I wish David Wright the best in retirement. Seeing him and Chipper play against each other so many games so many years and respect each others play is how baseball should be. You can have your bat flipping showboats, I’ll take the two real team Captains and their contributions to the greatest game in the world⚾️🇺🇸
I'm a lifelong Braves fan and to me, David Wright epitomizes Mets baseball. True to your team, your teammates, coaches, staff and fans. The true definition of class and I don't think you'll see another like him. Congratulations on a wonderful career, sir. I salute you!!
Noledad77 we got one here in atlanta in freeman. Class act and will be a life long brave.
@@zachsmith7623 I agree. Chipper Jones, too.
Noledad77 He didn't just epitomize Mets baseball but baseball in general as a lifelong Pirates fan I have read about and see a lot of players like him play for the Pirates over the years
Agreed. He reminds me of Chipper Jones, in the sense of franchise loyalty. Such a good dude.
@@Noledad77 Too bad Freeman left smh.... I think Riley may be the next leader of the braves
*Wright and Reyes should have won the World Series together in 2006. It just wasn't meant to be. We'll miss you David.*
*-Mets fans*
Nah my Yankees existed cuz. But much respect to a class act star player whose career was cut short due to Injury. The Derrick Rose of the MLB. Nothing but a class act, talented, humble player. Respect.
the cardinals won it all in 2006 tho lol
Seems like it was Beltrans fault even though he was a amazing Mets player
I'm a Yankee fan but the Mets should've beaten the Cardinals in that series. The Mets would've won the world series that year had they gotten past the Cardinals.
@TheTestedGamer121512 yes
I'm a life long Mets fan. I've seen some great teams and some not so great teams. I remember Seaver. Piazza. Strawberry. Hernandez. Carter. But David Wright had to be the classiest player I ever saw. He loved the game and the game loved him. One of my favourites ever. I wish he could've gotten a ring in '15 or '06. It's debatable as to whether he had enough to get into the HOF, but he's definitely a first ballot hall of famer in MY HOF. Thanks for some amazing memories.
Space Ghost I’m 35 seen him from the beginning to the end ! From Shea to citi love that he’s a Mets fan to . I’ve got 5 on it !!!
Richard Sempertegui I hope you're right about the HOF. Just no WS ring and his career was cut short. I remember his power numbers dropped in Citi Field a bit because of that stupid left field porch but he always put up good numbers and you can't argue 7 all-star appearances, 2 gold gloves, and 2 silver slugger awards. Now that I look at that, you're probably right. We could debate who the best ever Met was but you can't argue that he bled Met blue his whole life. I'm gonna miss the captain. I can see him in some capacity on the team next year for sure. Thanks for the reply and Go Metros!!
@@666finnegan Mike Piazza= Best Met Period
I was lucky enough to catch this game live. It’s hard to describe how much this man meant to me growing up. He was the GOAT in my eyes, and I’m glad to pay respects to my Captain. Thank you David and LET’S GO METS
Total class act. Never heard him say a bad word about anyone and was humble, super charitable, and always visited children in the hospital.
From a Dodgers Fan I show all respect to David.... I’d be lying if I said I didn’t shed a tear
You're sounding like a Angel's Fan.. Dodger fan to Dodger fan! You're nowhere near to beeing savage after this post playa.
J Money awww shit..... y’all Mets fans better chill before I get utley to slide into second again
I'm a Dodgers bro! Lol
David Wright has always been a class act all the way. I personally met him when I was 11 years old & he answered every question I had for him, one of the nicest ball players you'd ever meet in person. Congratulations on a marvelous career David!
Sincerely,
Yankees fan
He may be the last person to stay with one team for as long as he did
Yadi!!
Big meat pete
Matt Russo he and Joe Mauer were both 2004-18 with the same team
Brett Gardner?
Freddie Freeman
As a Yankees fan, I can truly say that David Wright was an exceptional player and truly someone special. He had class and always tried his best. I got so much respect for David Wright.
If you never played ball you dont know the emotion of walking off that field for the last time. Let alone walking away from 20 plus years of playing during your life. Salute mr.wright. good luck in life after ball
As a Yankee fan David Wright is right up there with Derek Jeter as a class act and living proof of what great sportsmanship is all about. What a shame injuries limited his productivity. Mets were lucky to have a gentleman of the game like David Wright.
You're exactly right. A "Gentleman of the Game" indeed. I loved every minute watching David play, & every fanbase should be so lucky to have a guy like him to cheer for.
Much respect from a Detroit Tigers fan. Wright was a great player.
Same!
Much respect David Wright is one heck of a player. I'm a Mets hater as a Braves fan but respect guys who play the game hard and Wright.
Lol sadly u guys got our Cologne lol nice pun too but I'm also a mets fan get rekt
As a Phillies fan Wright was a class act. He was a great leader for the Mets. He will be missed he is up there with Mets legends like Mike Piazza and Gary Carter.
They absolutely bastardized this video with ads every 2 minutes. Glad I was there that night. Truly one of the greatest things I've ever seen live.
true hall of famer right there. as a life long cardinals fan, never missed a mets/cards game. david was a beast. will always be considered one of the best mets. thanks for the good memories, david.
😢😢watched him since day one...God bless David aka Cap
Huge respect from right up 95 north. Sox fan but also baseball fan
One of the true greats of my franchise and certainly among the classiest of this beautiful ball game. Thank you, David
Class act by the Mets to treat there Captain with Class, I tip my hat to David Wright, played the game with passion, the right way, and only wore 1 Uniform! In other sports there is no Loyalty, though baseball has changed into a business, it's nice once an a while to see players play for one team. Hero's last forever but legends never die!
Only 18 and a lifelong mets fan it's sad seeing David go. Him and Jose were all I watched growing up, best third baseman in mets history, all time great met, and him and Jose and their prime over any left infield combo ever. Wanted Jose to retire with him as well. 😢😢😢
Man i remember in the mid 2000s, my mets had such pontential. We had a young david wright, a young jose reyes, a prime carlos beltran, a prime carlos delgado. Remember being so closed to getting to the ws in 2006, david wright was our leader. He could hit, he could field man hes a special player. He had one final run in 2015 coming back n hitting a home run at his first at bat at philly. We got to the ws, that was a special year. Man unfortunately david had a rough last few years, with injuries and lastly dealing with spinal stenosis. Thanks for everything captain!!!!
As a New Yorker and lifelong Yankee fan I’ve been aware of David without following him too closely. Even I’ve been aware of what a class act and incredible competitor he is. A horrible shame that spinal stenosis has robbed him of years off his career. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family David, hoping you have a long life without pain or disability to raise that lovely little girl of yours. 🙏🏼
I waited all night for this. What a nice editorial! Thank you.
I’m A Yankees Fan But I’ve Always Loved David Wright! He Always Was An Amazing Ballplayer To Watch... Much Respect! 🙏
True captian, carried team USA so many times
And thats how you walk away from the game... respect to Wright im a Dodger fan.. but absolutely classy man.. true example. Enjoy retirement!
Having been there live, getting to watch Wright from day one, all of it......Isn't he just the greatest? Much love and respect to #5.
Watching him in high school to this was really cool. So much talent has come from that area, Wright, Cudyer, the Upton brothers, there was always something special about David. Great career cut short.
u left out Ryan Zimmerman
in honor of David Wright, Mets please bring back the legendary NY Mets black hat black jerseys!!!
Last of a dying breed. With jake now gone, my respect for wright has grown even more. Miss u cap.
All the best David, thanks for all the great games, and being an excellent role model for baseball.
I grew up watching David Wright, when I was young he was like a super hero in my eyes. Him leaving is like a part of my childhood leaving, but I’m so happy for him to leave on his own terms and at least getting a couple games in before it. Mad respect for this man!
I was there!! Great crowd!!
Such a great moment for David & The Mets... I'm glad he was able to hit that field one more time!!
Thank you David from citi field, we love you..
David Wright= Great baseball player and Classy guy...
Rus George wouldn’t a “classy guy” have left months , even years ago instead of collecting his checks ? Coulda saved money under the cap and gave up a roster spot to someone who coulda been actually productive .
@@davebarvinchak1413 Who said he did it to just collect his checks? He wanted to come back and play. Not like he just wanted money. He wanted his last taste of baseball because he knew he couldn't come back without risking any more issues. He just didn't want to leave without ever playing again. It wasn't to be selfish and make more money, it's because he loves baseball and the 2 years it took for him to get back shows it.
From a Yankee fan, nothing but RE5PECT for David Wright
I hope the Wilpons offers him a job and dont screw the relationship up like they did with other players. Front office or announcing if he wants it. If the Mets do have someone from their modern era, it has to be David. Gotta give the Wilpons credit, tho, this classy move seems like a good start instead of a bitter end to a player who gave it his all.
Can't blame a guy for wanting to get healthy and to play and working his ass off to try and make it happen.
Every time I saw David Wright on the field he always had a smile on his face you can tell he really loved the game
*MUCH RE5PECT.* From a Yankees fan, thank you, David Wright.
As a Yankee fan I double that
I can triple that lol he will be missed.
As a Yankee’s fan ....Ditto the feeling & respect
good stuff fellowYankees fans alas I am not from New York but it's toucing. Perhaps far better than acknowledging a Red Sox player though?
I'm a Sox fan and always loved ans respected the captain. This is what sports is all about. It's all about great moments and careers. U can't be a sports fan and not cut onions when Watchung this. Salute #5
I live in N.Y. and I'm a red sox fan. I've also hated all new York teams but I have always had respect for jeter, mo, posada, and for the mets David Wright. Class acts. Never was cocky. Well respected players. Congrats David!!
Respect to you #5 from the Best Coast of L.A. on a solid career. Just to be a major leaguer is an honor in itself. But to be loved by the city you play in shows your true character. Sure we'll hear you in the broadcast booth.
Thank You David!!!!!
Thanks David Wright and good luck...!
Even as a Diehard Atlanta Braves fan and if anyone loves beating the Mets that would be me. I have to say this was so damn classy of The Mets to do this for not only One of the top Mets Players of all time. But one of the best 3rd Basemen of all time. You can see this night meant so much to David Wright. I'm glad he got to do this one last time and say goodbye in front of his hometown Fans. David Enjoy Retirement God knows You hurt My Braves alot..LOL. :)
Coming From a dodgers fan this guy was an incredible player so farewell David and have a great life
3 years later and I still miss this man thank y’all in the comments from all over the country from all of your fan bases love y’all
In all the games I played, having this guy on your roster just brings out all the positive vibes. His smile is just so infectious and sincere!
I know I am late but I'm still going to leave a comment anyways. As a die-hard Oakland Athletics Fan Since 2002 I will miss my childhood idols such as Victor Martinez,the late Roy Halladay,Joe Mauer and now David Wright all my heros are either old or dead I will miss Wright he was the reason why i the Mets are my second team and now he is gone I hope he makes the HOF
good bye wright all of us Mets fans will miss you. 😢
As the chief I can tell you this really be it
He will never leave my lineup in mvp baseball 2005. Wright 4 life.
Congratulations for a fantastic career, David.
congrats to David Wright on a amazing career
I’m not crying... you’re crying 😢
"This is love. I can't say it anyway else. This is love." - (at 20:12) David Wright, after-game farewell to fans.
From the early '60s Metsies (who turned a city that only tolerated winners into a town that embraced its lovable losers), to the Miracle Mets (who went from last to World Champs in '69), with stops along the way for the first game after 9-11 (in 2001), and the Beatles ("All You Need Is Love") in '65 at Shea, this perennially mis-managed, always frustrating, occasionally glorious franchise has somehow managed to channel some of the highest emotions in American culture.
Thanks, David. You deserved better.
I’m crying he is one of my favorite players ever.
Thank you David Wright, a true foundation in the Mets Organization! Much respect from a Phillies fan
From a lifelong Braves fan (and Mets hater), this made me so emotional! I'm so glad the Mets gave him the final night he deserved, although it would have been nice to see him play against the Braves this past week. He was always my favorite non-Brave - such a huge shame to see his career cut short like this due to injuries.
Will never forget David. Legend.🔥👌#5
~from Germany
It sucks the way this season ended up being for the Mets but at least Wright got a nice send off. Not a spectacular one but this is still one game to remember.
From a Braves fan; David Wright was such a genuine guy. This is emotional...the fans loved him as well as his teammates, that is obvious. Wow.
I'm not a mets fan but always a big fan of a classy player like David Wright.Good luck mets legend! Thank you for the wonderful baseball memories you brought to all of us
1 like= 1 sign of appreciation for what David did for The Mets, Fans, and MLB👏🏻
Philip S.
I appreciate him. No like for you.
That's cool I don't really care XD
40 ppl appreciate him lol
i dont know who i hate more, ppl like u, or ppl who actually like that comment
i dislike
What makes people post stupid sh*t like this? Does it make u sleep better at night?
No matter what team you root for (I'm a Yankee fan.), you can't help but respect him for what he was able to accomplish & how much he's meant to his team. Perhaps more than that, however, you can't help but feel bad for him. All the injuries that he's dealt with have prematurely ended a truly excellent career. He's the Mets' version of Don Mattingly, so it's fitting that Mattingly was the opposing manager. #RE5PECT
As a fellow Yankee fan I double that RE5PECT
David Wright was a class act and played the game at the highest level on all fronts. I always admired his devotion to the Mets and the fans. I'm getting choked up typing this and I'm a Padres fan!
As a lifelong Braves fan, growing up in the 90's I watched plenty of Braves vs. Mets games. We had Chipper and you had David. Great player that did a lot of damage to my team along the years. Respect.
Amazing guy, amazing player. Hearing the emotion in Gary and Keith says it all
Really can't give the man a 2-1 meatball? A lot of the time the pitcher knows what's up and will serve up a fastball in the middle of the zone at least once in the final AB.
Not in this case. It is one game at the end of the season and it is 0 - 0 with the bases empty. It isn't like this is a final stretch Wild Card match-up where Miami is ahead by half a game. They finished last in the division. Who gives a shit if they lose?
Was a multi-sport athlete in high school and was a scholarshipped RT for a Division II college, so you're wrong. Having respect for veterans is incredibly important and baseball gives you a way to say "hey, you did a lot for the sport, here's one on me." Basketball and football are different because they are much more team oriented and the shorter seasons means the games matter much more. There's nothing wrong with giving a vet one for the road in baseball, especially in a game that means nothing.
If the LDE is playing his last game against me in a regular season game, am I letting him shuck my block and get a free sack? No. That could decide the game and we only get 13 of those. Would I serve one up to a future hall of fame player when my team is 30 games out of the playoffs? Probably because that game is one of 162 that will be played.
A-Rod Had One Of Those And A-Rod Hammered It
Moist Gnome wish Colon felt same way before Gordon took him deep but Marlins are no Tampa Rays organization
@Moist Gnome ur probably a pitcher 🤮
From a die hard Cub fan here in Chicago you are a class act David you played the game like it was supposed to be played you left everything thing on the field each game you beat us up pretty good at times sorry you have to leave the game so soon GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR FUTURE!!
Thank you for posting this. I missed it. Its a special day for a special player. Thanks David....
Damn he is young and to retire because of all those injuries is not fair. He could've play a few more years. David Wright is def a Jeter for the Mets. Hope everything goes well for him.
I'll never forget the memories David gave me and all Met fans..When I was 9 he signed my baseball and talked to me and my dad for a couple minutes right after batting practice at Shea. I instantly fell in love with the game and the Mets and became a lifelong Wright fan..
Gary Cohen said it best, very few players get to write the script on how they ride off into the sunset when their playing days end, I’d say even fewer deserve the honor of doing so, Wright deserved it, he was not only the face of the Mets during some of the best... and worst times, he was also a face of baseball. His loyalty to the fans, media and Mets is unparalleled given how bad they often were. David is truly one of those special talents that only come around once in a lifetime.
I was a Mets fan for as long as I knew they were a team it brings tears to my eyes to see him go. Thank you so much David Wright
David was my favorite player growing up. He joined the Mets when I was 7. I was in the Upper Deck for this game, I couldn't miss it for anything, and when he started leaving the field, I completely lost it. There was definitely crying in baseball that day.
David Wright! Such a class act!
I got a little teary eyed watching this. So much respect to David. He's a class act. I don't have a particular favorite team. I usually have favorite players. What an emotional video. Thank u for being such a class act David #respect
So much respect from a Cubs fan. I dreamed for years of seeing Wright in a Cubs uniform but I'm glad he stayed with one team his whole career. One of my favorite players to watch.
I was there. It was a night full of emotions and happy memories. This man was a figure in my childhood. He is such a classy guy, very respectful and deserves to be honored like this. I’m going to miss him.
From a Braves' fan, much respect to him for the way he played the game and carried himself on and off the diamond (darn allergies got my eyes watering up for some reason). I wish him nothing but the best during his retirement...
Much respect from a dbacks fan enjoy your retirement
As a Braves fan congrats David you are one of the greats❤️
I'm in tears never forget David Wright!
Will always remember this guy. I’m so sad to watch him go
I'm gonna come back to this video once a year at least. What a legend
From a Phillies fan, I’ve always had so much respect for him... Baseball will miss a great talent..
From a Phillies fan, much respect Mr. Wright! Thank you for being an excellent sportsman. Godspeed!
Congratulations David you were an amazing player player and from what I've seen a fantastic person. It's no wonder the fanfare.
As a Phillies fan I will always remember David Wright as the Captain of the Mets 3rd Baseman an amazing player.
A year later this still brings me tears
I watched this live, and i gotta say, they gave a fitting finale to his career. David Wright will be missed, the mets will never be the same. David, I hope you have better health and stay happy for the rest of your life, you deserve it and the hall of fame for being arguably one of the best players in MLB history
I am also glad the mets ended up winning this game (and the next) for him
He is awesome from every home run he played, I haven’t gotten one!
as the mets struggle today can’t help to go back in time… thanks captain miss you david !!! i got 5 on it !!!