New York Yankees' Legend Gets Huge Post-Playing Honor

This is certainly a big deal for Williams, who continues to shine in his post-playing career.

From the legendary Carnegie Hall, with regards to the orchestra:

Widely regarded as one of the most important symphonic ensembles in the United States, the New York Philharmonic is also one of the nation’s oldest musical institutions, and has appeared more than 6,000 times at Carnegie Hall, its one-time home. But beyond the many engagements, the NY Phil has become so iconic because of the many notable composers whose works the orchestra has premiered.

“I'm not interested in having an orchestra sound like itself; I want it to sound like the composer,” former music director Leonard Bernstein once remarked—a realistic ambition, considering how many of the Phil’s music directors and guest conductors wrote the music themselves

As for Williams the player, he spent 16 years in the big leagues, all with the Yankees. His No. 51 is retired by the organization as a result of his illustrious career, which saw him win four World Series titles, four Gold Glove Awards, a batting title, and a Silver Slugger. He was also a five-time All-Star.

He was a lifetime .297 hitter who registered 2,336 hits and 287 homers.

He retired after the 2006 season.