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No. 42 retired forever in a touching Mariano Rivera pregame tribute Sunday at Yankee Stadium - NBC Sports
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Mariano Rivera: MLB's Greatest Closer - Pinstripes Nation
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Mariano Rivera Hall of Fame Moments - Cooperstown Cred
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Third man in: Sandman closes the curtain - The Tribune
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The final '42': Rivera pays tribute to Jackie Robinson
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Jackie Robinson's widow, Rachel, proud of New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera - ESPN
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Yankees' Mariano Rivera Is the Last No. 42 - The New York Times
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This Day in Yankees History: Mariano Rivera collects his 300th save - Pinstripe Alley
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Mariano Rivera reflects on being the final Baseball Hall of Fame member to wear Jackie Robinson's No. 42
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Mariano Rivera, Baseball Wiki
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Mariano Rivera's Unparalleled EQ Helped Him Become the First Unanimous Hall of Famer in MLB History
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Mariano Rivera Retires: His Legacy Isn't as Great as You Think