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“The Captain” at 40: Celebrating David Wright’s Best Moments

He exuded youthful energy and was also mature beyond his years. That was true even up to his final playing days with a condition that derailed a Hall of Fame career and could sap the kid spirit out of anyone. It’s hard to believe David Wright is now 40. And while that thought makes us feel a little older, here are some memories that have aged very well. Welcome to the Majors – July...

OTD 2018: David Wright’s Farewell

He ran onto the Citi Field diamond with the same hustle and spring in his step when he entered the Shea grounds for his debut 14 years earlier. He still flashed that same smile fans were so accustomed to. On the penultimate day of the regular season, Wright said goodbye to a New York audience that watched him grow up before its eyes. With setbacks that likely would’ve forced a less determined...