Willie Mays spent only two seasons with the New York Mets. His legacy will last forever.

In a surprise salute at Citi Field, the Mets retired Mays' jersey Saturday as part of festivities during the organization's first Old-Timers' Day since 1994.

"From this day forward, no Met will ever wear Willie Mays' iconic No. 24," emcee Howie Rose read to a near-standing ovation from the crowd.