FERRUM, Va. -- Two weeks following his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Ferrum College's Billy Wagner had his jersey retired by the Houston Astros.

In an on-field ceremony Saturday, August 16, at Dykin Park, the Astros retired the number 13 in honor of Wagner. Wagner's #13 is the 11th overall number retired by the Astros, including those worn by his teammates, Jeff Bagwell (5) and Craig Biggio (7).

Also having jerseys retired by the Astros organization are Jimmy Wynn (24), Jose Cruz (25), Jim Umbricht (25), Mike Scott (33), Nolan Ryan (34), Don Wilson (40), Jackie Robinson (42, retired by MLB for all teams), and Larry Dierker (49).

Wagner's Jersey Retirement Press Conference (YouTube)

Wagner's induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame took place on Sunday, July 29, in Cooperstown, New York. Many Ferrum friends and teammates were on hand for the ceremony, including Wagner's coach, Abe Naff, and Ferrum College President, Dr. Mirta Martin.

Wagner is the only NCAA Division III baseball player to ever be enshrined in Cooperstown. His #13 jersey also hangs in center field at Ferrum's home baseball facility, Panther Field, along with four other jersey numbers.