# Sabathia's Yankees No. 52 Retired

> Yankees retire Sabathia's No. 52, honoring his legacy.
- Title: Sabathia's Yankees No. 52 Retired · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Yankees retire Sabathia's No. 52, honoring his legacy. Yankees retired CC Sabathia's No. 52, calling it more meaningful than Hall of Fame induction.
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Yankees retired CC Sabathia's No. 52, calling it more meaningful than Hall of Fame induction.