WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera on Monday.for his storied career and achievements on the field and off it, where he has donated scholarships and school supplies to low-income communities.
Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees pitches against the Minnesota Twins in Game One of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium.“Mariano Rivera has made extraordinary contributions to American sports, culture and society," Trump said."He is the most dominant relief pitcher in the history of baseball. And more than that, he has lived the American dream and shines as an example of American greatness for all to see.
A five-time World Series champion and 13-time All-Star, Rivera holds the Major League Baseball record for saves, with 652, in his 19-season career, all with the New York Yankees. Rivera, who earned the 1999 World Series MVP title, was the first Yankee to save 300 games. Rivera joined a growing list of professional athletes to be awarded the nation’s highest civilian award by Trump — three within the past month alone.
He is the 12th individual to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom during Trump's presidency. Other recent Trump honorees have included NBA Hall of Famers
He was a great pitcher, no doubt. But the Presidential Medal Of Freedom? For a baseball player? How about one for Obama? (Fat Chance from this fat president.)
No issue with you accepting this well deserved medal. Now here’s your platform Rivera stand up ! I’m sure you and Trump realize that if it goes his way there will never be another Rivera “ to live the American dream “. The time is now ! Yankees
The Mariano Rivera Foundation held its golf tournaments at realdonaldtrump 's Westchester course in 2014 and 2015. -- WaPo's David Fahrenthold. Facts First.
Next up: Mike Pounds
I lost respect for Rivera because he supports Trump. Shame on him
He's a man of Color [x] He's Hispanic [x] Yeah, lets kowtow to 42 for political gain. He's so transparent we see right through his bullshit.
One of his handful of African-Americans...
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