Yesterday, 18 years ago, Ron Guidry was invited to Yankee Stadium. He had no idea what was in store for him that day. Guidry pitched his entire 14-year career with the New York Yankees. This sunny hot day at the stadium would overwhelm him. After arriving at the park, he learned that this day was Ron Guidry Day, in one of the best-kept secrets in Yankee history. A day that his #49 would be retired and a plaque would be erected in Monument Park honoring him next to Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Micky Mantle.
Guidry became only the second Yankee pitcher in history to have his number retired; the other was Whitey Ford.