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Excerpt: The Closer by Mariano Rivera - SI Kids: Sports News for
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Yankees retire Paul O'Neill's No. 21 jersey, Cashman booed
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HALLOWED GROUND: Monument Park, New York Yankees Museum honor
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New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera (42) poses with a
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HALLOWED GROUND: Monument Park, New York Yankees Museum honor
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Retired New York Yankees players Mariano Rivera watches Paul O
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Yankees to dedicate Rivera's Monument Park plaque on Aug 14
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Luis Severino's struggles continue as Yankees honor Mariano Rivera
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TB@NYY: Rivera honored in dedication ceremony
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13 historic moments in Mariano Rivera's career