Sabathia's Early Yankees Days

Sabathia first visited Yankee Stadium before paint was dry.

No. 52 Retired

Yankees retired Sabathia's No. 52 with a Monument Park plaque.

Sabathia's Feelings

Sabathia said playing 11 years at Yankees felt more meaningful than Hall of Fame.

“To be able to be sitting here now, playing here 11 years, it’s an incredible feeling.”

Ceremony Delayed

Yankees postponed ceremony due to Nor'easter but kept it this year.

Teammates' Praise

Jeter called Sabathia a true ace who helped win 2009 World Series.

“He showed up and he pitched every five days. He was a true ace.”

Sabathia's Role

Sabathia bridged Core Four and new players to win 2009 World Series.

Legacy

Sabathia's No. 52 retirement marks his most meaningful Yankees moment.

“It’s surreal to think that I’ll come here now and see my number out there.”