SEE IT: Mets officially unveil David Wright's No. 5 in rafters at Citi Field

David Wright is officially a part of forever, as the Mets unveiled the beloved third baseman's No. 5 into the rafters on Saturday afternoon at Citi Field.

He became the eighth player in franchise history to have his number retired, and also joined legendary pitcher Tom Seaver as the only members to be enshrined into the team's Hall of Fame on the same day.

"Whether or not I earned this love, this respect, can probably be debated," Wright humbly said at the podium before a sold-out crowd. "I never accomplished my goal of bringing a World Series back to Queens, but I promise you I gave it everything I had and wanted it just as badly as you did.

"I think this fanbase recognized that, and was willing to genuinely have my back and support — support me unconditionally through the good and the bad. And for that, I'll always be thankful… Thank you so much for allowing me to live out my dream in front of you each night. I love you so much. Let's go Mets."

"Whether or not I earned this love, this respect, can probably be debated. I never accomplished my goal of bringing a World Series back to Queens, but I promise you I gave it everything I had and wanted it just as badly as you did. I think this fanbase recognized that, and was willing to genuinely have my back and support — support me unconditionally through the good and bad. And for that, I'll always be thankful."

A first-round pick in 2001 who blossomed into a seven-time All-Star at the hot corner, Wright wrapped up his 14-year career as the Mets' all-time leader in hits (1,777), doubles (390), RBI (970), and runs scored (949). He also ranks second in games played (1,585) and third in home runs (242).

Wright became the Mets' fourth captain in 2013, joining team greats Keith Hernandez (1987-89), Gary Carter (1988-89), and John Franco (2001-04). While his career was cut short due to serious neck, back, and shoulder injuries, he hung up his cleats in 2018 with a laudable .296 average.

"We have truly formed something extraordinary in this game," Wright said. "An 18-year-old kid from Virgnia, having the privilege of being a lifelong Met and developing an unbreakable bond with the best fanbase in baseball."

Here are highlights from the pregame celebrations and festivities…

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