'42' Photos Of Mariano Rivera's Hall Of Fame Career

Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees celebrates after teammate Aaron Boone hit the game winning home run in the bottom of the eleventh inning against the Boston Red Sox during game 7 of the American League Championship Series on October 16, 2003 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. The Yankees won the game 6-5 and advance to the World Series. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

New York Yankees Photo Day

Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait during Yankees Photo Day at Legends Field on February 25, 2005 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

New York Yankees v Boston Red Sox

Mariano Rivera #42 gets champagne poured over him in the locker room after the New York Yankees clinched the AL East division title by defeating the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on October 1, 2005 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Yankees won the game 8-4. (Photo by Jessica Rinaldi-Pool/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals v New York Yankees

(L-R) Alex Rodriguez #13, Mariano Rivera #42, Derek Jeter #2 and Robinson Cano #22 of the New York Yankees stand on the infield against the Kansas City Royals during the home opener at Yankee Stadium on April 11, 2006 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees won 9-7. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v New York Yankees

Jorge Posada #20 and Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees shake hands after defeating the Seattle Mariners 4-2 after their game on July 17, 2006 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals

Mariano Rivera #42 and Jose Molina #26 of the New York Yankees congratulate each other after defeating the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium April 10, 2008 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/Getty Images)

79th MLB All-Star Game

American League All-Star pitcher Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch during the 79th MLB All-Star Game against the National League All-Stars at Yankee Stadium on July 15, 2008 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles v New York Yankees

(L-R) Jorge Posada #20, Mariano Rivera #42, Derek Jeter #2 and Andy Pettitte #46 pose for a photograph after defeating the Baltimore Orioles of the New York Yankees during the last regular season game at Yankee Stadium on September 21, 2008 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees are playing their final season in the 85 year old ball park and plan on moving into the new Yankee Stadium across the street to start the 09 season. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles v New York Yankees

Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees waves to fans after the last regular season game at Yankee Stadium on September 21, 2008 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees are playing their final season in the 85 year old ball park and plan on moving into the new Yankee Stadium across the street to start the 09 season. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim v New York Yankees, Game 2

Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the tenth inning of Game Two of the ALCS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 17, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim v New York Yankees, Game 6

Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees walks off the field after defeating the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 5-2 in Game Six of the ALCS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 25, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The New York Yankees won the ALCS series 4-2 over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to capture the American League pennant. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies v New York Yankees, Game 6

Jorge Posada #20, Mariano Mrivera #42, Robinson Cano #24 and Nick Swisher #33 of the New York Yankees celebrate with the trophy after their 7-3 win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Six of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on November 4, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies v New York Yankees, Game 6

Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees holds up the trophy as he celebrates with A.J. Burnett (L), Jorge Posada (2nd L), Mariano Rivera (2nd R) and Robinson Cano after their 7-3 win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Six of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on November 4, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

New York Yankees v Texas Rangers, Game 1

Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees throws a pitch against the Texas Rangers in Game One of the ALCS during the 2010 MLB Playoffs at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on October 15, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins v New York Yankees

The scoreboard at Yankee Stadium congratulates Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees on becoming the all-time leader in saves after defeating the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on September 19, 2011 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Rivera recorded his 602th save. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees - Game Two

Jorge Posada #20 and Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees celebrate after clinching the American League East division against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 21, 2011 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

New York Yankees v New York Mets

Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees poses in the Jackie Robinson Rotunda beforee the game against the New York Mets on May 27, 2013 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rivera met with a select group of fans and employees before the game against the New York Mets. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

New York Yankees v Seattle Mariners

Closing pitcher Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees acknowledges the crowd after receiving a gift from former Mariners' great Edgar Martinez on behalf of the Seattle Mariners prior to the game at Safeco Field on June 6, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

New York Yankees v Los Angeles Dodgers

Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees celebrates a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers with Phil Hughes #65 and CC Sabathia #52 at Dodger Stadium on July 31, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

New York Yankees v Baltimore Orioles

Pitcher Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees acknowledges the crowd after being honored during a pregame ceremony before the start the Yankees and Baltimore Orioles game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 12, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland. Mariano, who is retiring at the end of the season, made his last appearance at Camden Yards. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v New York Yankees

Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees and the wife and daughter of Jackie Robinson, Rachel Robinson (R) and Sharon Robinson (L) watch as a plaque is unveiled in Monument Park prior to the game against the San Francisco Giants during interleague play on September 22, 2013 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v New York Yankees

Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees poses next to his retired number in Monument Park before the game against the San Francisco Giants during interleague play on September 22, 2013 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees

Andy Pettitte #46 of the New York Yankees is joined by Derek Jeter #2 and Mariano Rivera to honor Pettitte, who is retiring from the Yankees, before their game against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 25, 2013 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees

Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees walks into the clubhouse after the game against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 26, 2013 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.Rivera is retiring after this season. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees

Fans salute Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees after the game against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 26, 2013 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees

Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees is hugged by Andy Pettitte #46 and Derek Jeter #2 as he is pulled the game against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 26, 2013 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees

Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees salutes the fans after he is pulled from the game in the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 26, 2013 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees

Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees enters the game in the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 26, 2013 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees

Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees looks for the sign from catcher J.R. Murphy #66 in the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 26, 2013 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees

Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees sits in the dugout in the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 26, 2013 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees

Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees is hugged by Andy Pettitte #46 and Derek Jeter #2 as he is pulled the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on September 26, 2013 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees

Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays in the ninth inning during their game on September 26, 2013 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees

Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees enters the game to pitch for the final time at Yankee Stadium against the Tampa Bay Rays in the eighth inning during their game on September 26, 2013 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

New York Yankees v Houston Astros

Mariano Rivera #42 (R) of the New York Yankees jokes with Andy Pettitte #46 in the dugout before a game against the Housotn Astros on September 29, 2013 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX. (Photo by Eric Christian Smith/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees

Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees enters the game in the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 26, 2013 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees

Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees walks out of the dugout after the game against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 26, 2013 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.Rivera is retiring after this season.This is the last game he will play in Yankee Stadium. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians v New York Yankees

Former New York Yankee Jorge Posada (C) poses with his Monument Park plaque during a ceremony before a game against the Cleveland Indians with former teammates, from left, Andy Pettitte, Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter and Bernie Williams at Yankee Stadium on August 22, 2015 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees

Derek Jeter (L) and Mariano Rivera look at Rivera's plaque during a ceremony before a game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 14, in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees

Mariano Rivera poses with his plaque before a game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 14, in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

World Series - Cleveland Indians v Chicago Cubs - Game Four

Former New York Yankees pitches Mariano Rivera speaks to the media during a ceremony naming the 2016 winners of the Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year Award and the Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year Award before Game Four of the 2016 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians at Wrigley Field on October 29, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Divisional Round - Cleveland Indians v New York Yankees - Game Four

ormer pitcher Mariano Rivera throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Game Four of the American League Divisional Series between the Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on October 9, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

President Trump Speaks On Administration's Efforts In Combatting The Opioid Epidemic

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 26: U.S. President Donald Trump (R) holds hands with former baseball player Mariano Rivera (L) during an event highlighting the opioid crisis in the U.S. October 26, 2017 in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC. Trump plans to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to declare a nationwide public health emergency in an effort to reduce the number of opioid overdose deaths across the nation. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)