Topps sparked excitement among collectors by imagining a Honus Wagner Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card, complete with an inscription and his July 19, 1897 MLB debut date.

Wagner’s No. 13 will be the 10th number retired by the Astros during a ceremony Aug. 16. He’ll be inducted July 27 in Cooperstown with Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Dave Parker and Dick Allen.

Billy Wagner, who briefly pitched for the Red Sox in 2009, has been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame alongside Ichiro Suzuki and CC Sabathia in his final year of eligibility.

Astros to retire Billy Wagner's number after Hall of Fame induction Houston’s former closer will enjoy a pair of ceremonies in his honor this summer.

Billy Wagner is one of baseball's newest Hall of Famers, and he received another honor this week. The Houston Astros will retire his No. 13 this summer, the team announced Tuesday.

Astros legend Billy Wagner on track for Hall of Fame induction before vote Houston's legendary closer is pacing to enter Cooperstown in his final year on the ballot.

Billy Wagner is down to his last inning with the Baseball Writers Association of America, which for the 10th and final time will vote on whether the former Astros closer belongs in Cooperstown.

Houston Astros all-time saves leader Billy Wagner will have his jersey number retired.