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The Giants sent Willie Mays to the Mets for a pitcher, cash
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Willie Mays - Wikipedia
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Mets retire Willie Mays' number in Old-Timers' Day surprise
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Mets Retire Willie Mays's Number at Old-Timers Day - The New York
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Retiring Number 24 — Mets Honor Willie Mays – All Otsego
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Willie Mays (left), New York Giant outfielder and Don Newcombe
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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24, 08/27/2022
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Mets retire Willie Mays' number 24 during Old Timers Day - ABC7
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Roots Run Deep – The Fordham Ram
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