The best-of-seven playoff was contested between the Philadelphia Phillies, champions of the National League (NL) and defending World Series
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4,569 Yankee Mariano Rivera Stock Photos, High-Res Pictures, and Images - Getty Images
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Mariano Rivera: MLB's Greatest Closer - Pinstripes Nation
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Trump awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to baseball legend Mariano Rivera
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Photo: Yankees' pitcher Mariano Rivera pitches against the Phillies during Game 3 of the World Series in Philadelphia - WAP20091031361
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13 historic moments in Mariano Rivera's career
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2009 World Series - Wikipedia
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Yankees Win 2009 World Series - The New York Times
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Yankees World Series champions – The Denver Post
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Mariano Rivera through the years