Object Details
Associated Name
Rivera, Mariano
New York Yankees
maker
Nike, Inc.
Description
Panamanian American relief pitcher Mariano Rivera played 17 seasons for the New York Yankees (1995-2013.) The right hander set the Major League record for career saves with 652 and was the first player to be unanimously elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame (2019.)
A 13-time All-Star selection, Rivera won five World Series championships in New York (1996, 1998-2000,2009), being named the series Most Valuable Player in 1999. Leading the Majors in saves three times, Rivera finished his career with a lifetime 82-60 win-loss record, a 2.21 earned run average and 1,173 strike outs.
The glove's inscription reflects Rivera's Christian faith. Known for his humanitarian efforts, Rivera was the recipient of the Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award in 2013 and the ROBIE Humanitarian Award in 2014. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Thomas Tull
date made
ca 2007
ID Number
2017.0334.17
catalog number
2017.0334.17
accession number
2017.0334
Object Name
glove, baseball
Physical Description
leather (overall material)
fur (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 7 in x 8 in x 12 in; 17.78 cm x 20.32 cm x 30.48 cm
place made
United States: Oregon, Beaverton
Associated Place
Panama
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Latinos and Baseball
Baseball
web subject
Sports
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1864503