Manager Joe Girardi, the coaching staff and all Yankees players will also wear a No. 51 patch on their ball caps in Williams’ honor.
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Williams, 46, was a five-time All-Star and was with the Yankees when they won four World Series. In his career, he hit .297/.381/.477 (125 OPS+) with 449 doubles, 287 home runs, 1257 RBIs, 1366 runs, 147 stolen bases and 2336 total hits. He ranks first all-time in RBIs and is second in home runs, hits, doubles and runs.
And at least one famous former Yankee will be on hand for the festivities:
