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Willie Mays – Society for American Baseball Research
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SF Giants News: Mets retired Willie Mays' number over the weekend - McCovey Chronicles
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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24
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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24 as Old-Timers' Day returns
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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 Times
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A magical day in Mets history ended with a necessary win in the scorecard
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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24
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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24 in surprise moment at Old Timers' Day - The Athletic
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Mets Honor Past Organization Members With Old-Timers Day – The Fordham Ram
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Willie Mays' No. 24 Jersey Retired by Mets; Played 2 Seasons with NY, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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