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New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, wearing 42 in honor of
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31 July 2013: New York Yankees Pitcher Mariano Rivera (42) [948
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Mariano Rivera honors late Yankees pitching coach with touching
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Mariano Rivera, the 2001 World Series, and a number of life
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Jeter returns as Yankees honor 1998 team at Old-Timers' Day, Boone
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Mariano Rivera honored in ceremony with ex-teammates, Metallica
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Watch Mariano Rivera's Hall of Fame career highlights
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Jim Henneman: Mariano Rivera's Deserving But A Relief Pitcher
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Mariano Rivera dealt with plenty of adversity on the way to being
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Yankees retire Mariano Rivera's number
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Mariano Rivera says only 'God and themselves' can stop Yankees
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Beginning of Rivera Era was far from smooth
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MLB to launch relief award named for greats Rivera and Hoffman