NEW YORK (WABC) — As the Yankees enter the World Series, the New York City Department of Transportation celebrates the moment by honoring a franchise icon.

The city agency announced Friday it is selling a limited edition of 25 Rivera Avenue street signs.

The intersection of River Avenue and 161st Street, next to Yankee Stadium, is also named Rivera Avenue, after Mariano Rivera. Arguably the greatest closer in baseball history, Rivera helped the Yankees win five World Series between 1996 and 2009.

“There’s nothing better than baseball in October in the Bronx, and while New Yorkers cheer on the Yankees, a few lucky fans will be able to celebrate with an authentic street sign on Rivera Avenue,” said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez.

The street signs are handmade at the NYC DOT Sign Shop and are available for purchase online for $75 each, one per customer.

All signs will be sold through the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services’ CityStore, with proceeds benefiting the city’s general fund.

The Yankees will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday evening.

The first pitch is scheduled for 8:08 p.m

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