By Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, The Republic | azcentral.com
Gov. Doug Ducey, the Arizona Diamondbacks and former star pitcher Randy Johnson have ditched plans to unveil signage to honor the player along State Route 51 after the family of fallen soldier Pfc. Lori Piestewa said they were offended by the change.
Ducey, the Diamondbacks and Johnson had announced plans to honor “Number 51 Randy Johnson” on Friday, in anticipation of his induction to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on July 26. A news release from the Governor’s Office said the signage would be displayed on State Route 51, also known as the Piestewa Freeway.