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Today in Baseball History: The Yankees sign a young right-hander named Mariano Rivera
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Mariano Rivera - Wikipedia
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Mariano Rivera: MLB's Greatest Closer - Pinstripes Nation
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Mariano Rivera tales from Yankees who know him best
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Timing is perfect for Yankees' Panama tribute to Mariano Rivera - Newsday
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Rivera's Hall call means more than a plaque
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Presence of Yankees closer Mariano Rivera at spring training a relief – New York Daily News
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Mariano Rivera: The Greatest Closer EVER! Mo had a legendary career
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Baseball Hall of Fame 2019: Yankees greats react to Mariano Rivera, Mike Mussina election