River Avenue Renamed to Honor Yankee Legend

Iconic Yankee Mariano Rivera got quite the honor from the Club and New York City. The street outside Yankee Stadium, which was formerly called "River Avenue" was renamed "Rivera Avenue" in recognition of the long-time Yankee closer.

River Ave. outside of Yankee Stadium in Bronx has been renamed Mariano Rivera Ave. (photo via @BruceBeck4NY) » pic.twitter.com/iwsQJHIvLX

- SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 5, 2014

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- Shaun Clancy (@ShaunFromFoleys) May 5, 2014

Today, River Ave. outside of Yankee Stadium was named RIVERA Ave. to honor Mariano Rivera. http://t.co/emlconxeT7 pic.twitter.com/Amm2PcoApl

- Steiner Sports (@steinersports) May 5, 2014

Bronx renaming River Ave. and 161st Street to Rivera Ave! @YankeesPR pic.twitter.com/6RZRTu0LPn

- Bruce Beck (@BruceBeck4NY) May 5, 2014

Believe it or not, this isn't the first street to be renamed in Mo's honor.