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In Old Timer's Day surprise, Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24: 'New
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Retiring Number 24 — Mets Honor Willie Mays – All Otsego
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Mets to retire No. 24 jersey formerly worn by Hall of Famer Willie
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Willie Mays (left), New York Giant outfielder and Don Newcombe
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MMO Fan Shot: A Mets Fan's Review of “Say Hey, Willie Mays
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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
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Gooden's No. 16 and Strawberry's No. 18 to be retired by Mets next
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A magical day in Mets history ended with a necessary win in the
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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24 in Old Timers' Day surprise