Bartolo Colon Retires as a Met

9/17/23: The Mets honor Bartolo Colon at Citi Field as he officially retires as a New York Met.




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[raymondhoagland]

Bartolo could do it all, he was so fun to watch !! The homerun that he hit was the best when the whole dug out left 😄 ! Congratulations Bartolo on your retirement as a New York Met 💙⚾ !

[catholicactionbibleonlyist]

I am glad he retired as a New York Met

[albertsantiago]

A class act. Absolutely. You Sir are one of the few. Sadly this sport is producing less and less of these gentlemen.

[lucassurita]

One of the greatest to wear the Mets uniform. Thank You Bartolo! #lgm

[baldsportsfan]

Hard times create strong men like Bartolo Colon

[sheafan]

Bartolo colon was a joy to watch each and every time

[The_Drowning_YT]

Growing up as a Met fan, Seing Bartolo was always awsome and the memories I had watching him. LGM (Lets go mets)

[MJ-dqik]

Colon was a blast to watch during his Mets tenure!! Thanks Bartolo!!!!

[mickycee]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching him play… so much passion for the game..

[gurk_the_magnificent]

It’s rare that someone’s love for the game comes through so powerfully

[pickle.]

I love that he retired a Met despite his greatest success (All Star / Cy Yoing) being on other teams. Shows he loved NY and the fans.

[alexandercaputo_]

Was at the game, when they showed the home run my whole section was electric

[geekimusprime]

Bart played on 11 teams, but he found a home with the Mets. 😊

[charliep]

The last player to debut in the 20th century, and the last Montreal Expo. It’s the end of an era.

[TenaciousJ]

Retire Mr. Met. Bring on Big Sexy as the new mascot.

[kevintorres]

Always wished they gave him a chance to make a comeback and pitch and retire as a Met.

[tielmaster]

If only the Mets were able to bag that 2015 World Series.

[jamesbrozyna]

I was watching the game on tv when he hit the home run. I almost pissed my pants laughing.

[dwx]

If there was ever love for the game, Bartolo Colon contributed