Billy Wagner, Baseball Hall of Fame

Billy Wagner, Crozet Local, Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame
Miller School of Albemarle Student Photographer, Edward Harrison. Courtesy MSA. Billy Wagner, the baseball coach at Miller School, was elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America on January 2.
Billy Wagner fights back tears as he enters Baseball of Fame in final year on ballot
It was a long time coming, but Billy Wagner finally closed it out. And he couldn’t keep the emotions from flowing. The seven-time All-Star, in his final year of eligibility, was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame with 82.
MLB: Billy Wagner (Tazewell) adjusting to life as a Hall of Famer
FERRUM, Va. — Billy Wagner’s life is a bit different since he was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame last week. The former Ferrum College and major league great usually sleeps on Ferrum baseball coach Eric Owens’ couch when he visits Ferrum to work with the Panthers’ pitchers.
Astros will retire Billy Wagner’s No. 13 in honor of his induction into Hall of Fame
Houston Astros all-time saves leader Billy Wagner will have his jersey number retired. It's an honor that coincides with his induction into the Hall of Fame.
Billy Wagner’s emotional Baseball Hall of Fame selection: ‘Felt like the clock stopped’
Billy Wagner came through in his final inning. In his 10th and last bid on the ballot, the former Mets closer earned what might as well have been his 423rd save, clearing the 75 percent threshold to join Ichiro Suzuki and CC Sabathia (along with the already-elected Dave Parker and Dick Allen) as entrants into Cooperstown.
Astros to retire Billy Wagner's number after Hall of Fame induction
The Houston Astros announced Tuesday they will retire Wagner’s No. 13 beginning this season, with an official jersey-retirement ceremony set for Aug. 16 during the franchise’s Hall of Fame weekend (Wagner will enter the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, July 27). Wagner’s No. 13 will be Houston’s 10th jersey retirement, which currently includes:
Astros to retire Billy Wagner's No. 13 in August
It will be a busy summer for former left-handed closer Billy Wagner, who will have his No. 13 retired by the Houston Astros before an Aug. 16 home game.
Houston Astros to retire Hall of Famer Billy Wagner's No. 13
Billy Wagner will be the 10th former Astro to have his number retired and the first since Craig Biggio's No. 7 was retired in 2018.
Astros retiring Billy Wagner's No. 13 after closer was elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Billy Wagner is one of baseball's newest Hall of Famers, and he received another honor this week. The Houston Astros will retire his No. 13 this summer, the team announced Tuesday. The ceremony will be held on Saturday,
Billy Wagner to have his #13 Houston Astros jersey retired
Another big honor coming Billy Wagner’s way. Two weeks ago, the Ferrum alum and former Major League Baseball relief pitcher earned election into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his final year on the ballot,
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Former Ferrum great Wagner 'still a baseball player at heart'
Billy Wagner’s life is a bit different since he was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame last week. The former ...
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Last chance: Will Billy Wagner get into Baseball Hall of Fame before time runs out?
If there’s one word that best describes Billy Wagner, it’s overpowering. He was one of the best in baseball history at striking batters out and limiting hard contact. Among all pitchers with ...
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Wagner feeling relief after call to the hall
"You have to love this game to play it because it's like life--nobody cares about your feelings, what you did yesterday so ...