Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/watch-trump-presents-medal-of-freedom-to-retired-yankees-pitcher-mariano-rivera Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump presents medal of freedom to retired Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera Nation Sep 16, 2019 3:36 PM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has given the Presidential Medal of Freedom to baseball Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera. Trump, a Yankees fan, praised Rivera on Monday as “maybe the greatest pitcher of all time.” Rivera is a relief pitcher who spent his entire 19-year-career with the New York Yankees. He holds the all-time record for saves and was the first player elected to the baseball Hall of Fame unanimously when he was enshrined this summer. Trump recalled Rivera’s “dominance” en route to a career that included 13 All-Star selections and five World Series titles. The president also praised the Panama native who became a U.S. citizen on his charity work. The White House ceremony made references to Rivera’s playing career, including playing Metallica’s “Enter Sandman,” Rivera’s theme song. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has given the Presidential Medal of Freedom to baseball Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera. Trump, a Yankees fan, praised Rivera on Monday as “maybe the greatest pitcher of all time.” Rivera is a relief pitcher who spent his entire 19-year-career with the New York Yankees. He holds the all-time record for saves and was the first player elected to the baseball Hall of Fame unanimously when he was enshrined this summer. Trump recalled Rivera’s “dominance” en route to a career that included 13 All-Star selections and five World Series titles. The president also praised the Panama native who became a U.S. citizen on his charity work. The White House ceremony made references to Rivera’s playing career, including playing Metallica’s “Enter Sandman,” Rivera’s theme song. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now