David Wright has always played it by the book. The son of a police officer, the former Mets third baseman grew up in Norfolk, ...

His presence as a captain, a teammate, and even a key figure in the sports card hobby has left an indelible mark on America’s pastime. Mets David Wright hits a solo homerun in the second inning ...

David Wright’s legendary career with the New York Mets is celebrated spectacularly. The team announced that his No. 5 jersey will be retired, and he will be inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame during ...

NEW YORK — Former Mets captain David Wright will be honored this summer ... Nicknamed “Captain America” for his performance in the 2013 World Baseball Classic, Wright was also the fourth ...

He was given the nickname Captain America after his performance in the ... instilled in him when he was growing up. At his peak, David Wright was a tremendous Met on and off the field.

Wright, who turns 42 on Dec. 20, became the Mets' fourth captain in 2013 after Keith Hernandez (1987–89), Gary Carter (1988–89) and John Franco (2001–04). "David Wright personified class on ...

The New York Mets announced Monday that they will retire David Wright's No. 5 and induct their former captain into the team Hall of Fame this summer. The Mets will hold a ceremony for the seven ...