Although he is already on our Notinhalloffame.com Baseball list, and has not swung a bat professionally in nine years, Bernie Williams has officially retired from Major League Baseball.
While there was no real doubt that Williams would not attempt a comeback, he is scheduled to be honored by the New York Yankees next month by the retirement of his number and with a plaque at famed Monument Park outside of Yankee Stadium. This alleviates the organization retiring the number of a player who is still technically active.
Williams spent his entire sixteen year career with the Yankees winning four World Series Titles, blasting 287 Home Runs with 2,336 Hits and a .297 Batting Average. Williams would go to five All Star Games, win four Gold Gloves and win one Batting Title.
While Bernie Williams is not likely to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame, his spot in Monument Park is well deserved.
While we thought it nine years ago, thank you Bernie Williams for being a great New York Yankee and a great player.