Historic Aaron Judge plaque at Globe Life Field stolen twice, Rangers halt replacement plans
- September 3, 2024
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Follow UsAlthough Aaron Judge played and scored during the Texas Rangers game last Monday, another story has grabbed the spotlight in recent hours.
Attempts by the Texas Rangers to honor Aaron Judge’s historic American League home run record at Globe Life Field have been repeatedly thwarted by vandals. According to Justin Shackil, the Aaron Judge plaque in Texas, which marked the spot where his record-breaking 62nd home run landed, has been stolen twice and will not be replaced.
On Monday, during the Yankees’ 8-4 win, Aaron Judge recorded a run, a hit, and an RBI, but it was Gerrit Cole who shined, leading the team to victory over an old adversary.
Aaron Judge’s 62nd HR plaque stolen twice at Globe Life Field
Aaron Judge made baseball history in 2022 by hitting his 62nd home run of the season, surpassing the previous American League record. In recognition of this achievement, the Rangers installed a plaque at Globe Life Field to mark the exact seat where the ball landed. However, this commemorative marker has become an irresistible target for thieves, disappearing not once, but twice.
The reasons behind these thefts remain a mystery, but the plaque’s significance to baseball fans likely plays a major role. It could be that enthusiastic Yankees fans are seeking a unique piece of memorabilia, or perhaps local Rangers supporters are uncomfortable with a tribute to a rival player in their own stadium. Interestingly, when Aaron Judge set the record, many Texas fans celebrated his achievement alongside Yankees supporters.
Despite the thefts, Aaron Judge’s 62nd home run remains a vivid memory for baseball fans. The Yankees outfielder is currently in the midst of another impressive season, having entered the week with 51 home runs. Although he won’t be adding to that total at Globe Life Field this week, the buzz surrounding his 2022 record-breaking feat—and the missing plaque—keeps the moment alive in the minds of fans.
As the Yankees and Rangers face off, the mystery surrounding the missing plaque adds an extra layer of intrigue to the series. Whether the Rangers will attempt to honor Aaron Judge’s achievement once more remains uncertain, as does the plaque’s potential to stay in place should it be reinstalled. For now, fans will be watching closely—not only to see if Judge can surpass his own home run record, but also to see if the elusive plaque will reappear, perhaps for the last time.
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