Randy Johnson was one of the best and most recognizable pitchers in MLB history, and the Diamondbacks showed their appreciation for the lefty by retiring his No. 51 jersey on Saturday.
"The Big Unit" stands 6-11 and threw with a tricky side-arm motion. Hitters feared him, and fans loved him.
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The Big Unit makes the walk from the #Dbacks bullpen for the final time. #RJ51 pic.twitter.com/3uINAGLZYW
— #RJ51 (@Dbacks) August 9, 2015 Randy Johnson logo on balls in Arizona tomorrow pic.twitter.com/Jx8hnAbkqy
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) August 7, 2015Johnson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame last month. He went 303-166 in his 22-year career with 4,875 strikeouts and a 3.29 ERA. He was 118-62 with the Diamondbacks, helping the team win the World Series in 2001. Oh, and he's a pretty good drummer as well.
#RandyJohnson #TheBigUnit #drums at #MLB #RetirementCeremony #51 https://t.co/kjUds1kiXO
— ☻ Michael Falwell ☻ (@_black_pug) August 9, 2015The DBacks didn't stop with the jersey retirement. They designed and cooked a 51-inch corndog in Johnson's honor.
A night like this deserves a special treat. Enjoy your 51" D-bat Dog, Randy! #RJ51 pic.twitter.com/H7E2uwqHcr
— #RJ51 (@Dbacks) August 9, 2015