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Mariano Rivera: MLB's Greatest Closer - Pinstripes Nation
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13 historic moments in Mariano Rivera's career
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Mariano Rivera dealt with plenty of adversity on the way to being baseball's greatest closer – New York Daily News
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Mariano Rivera linked to Jackie Robinson for No. 42
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Rivera chosen for Little League Hall, Local
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Mariano Rivera
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Mariano Rivera elected to Hall of Fame
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Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera Becomes First Player Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame Unanimously - CBS New York
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Sunday Spotlight: Mariano Rivera on the 'Responsibility' of Wearing No. 42 - ABC News
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No Mo: Mariano Rivera's legendary career coming to an end
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Mariano Rivera, baseball's greatest closer, leaves a lasting legacy on and off the field – New York Daily News