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Mets Retire Willie Mays's Number at Old-Timers Day - The New York Times
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Mets retire Willie Mays' number in Old-Timers' Day surprise
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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24
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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24
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Mets retire Willie Mays' number in Old-Timers' Day surprise
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Mets retire Willie Mays' number in Old-Timers' Day surprise
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ABC7NY - SAY HEY! In a special surprise on Old Timer's Day, the Mets announced they are retiring Willie Mays' number 24. -->
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Mets Retire Willie Mays's Number at Old-Timers Day - The New York Times
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Mets should have retired Darryl Strawberry's number
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Honoring Willie Mays is honoring Mets history—regardless of his time in Queens - Amazin' Avenue
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Mets reconnect with past, sweep away unpleasant years with long-awaited Old Timers Day - The Athletic