Astros to retire No. 13 of Hall of Famer Billy Wagner

Astros to retire No. 13 of Hall of Famer Billy Wagner in August
Seven-time All-Star Billy Wagner, who was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame last month, will have his No. 13 retired by the Astros on Aug. 16.
Astros will retire Billy Wagner's No. 13 in honor of his induction into Hall of Fame
HOUSTON — Houston Astros all-time saves leader Billy Wagner will have his jersey number retired, an honor that coincides with his induction into the Hall of Fame, the team announced Tuesday.
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It will be a busy summer for former left-handed closer Billy Wagner, who will have his No. 13 retired by the Houston Astros before an Aug. 16 home game.
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