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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24 in Old Timers' Day surprise
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Mets Retire Willie Mays' No. 24 During Old Timers' Day Ceremony
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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24 as Old-Timers' Day returns
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Mets retire Willie Mays' number in surprise ceremony
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Mets hold first Old-Timers' Day since 1994, retire Willie Mays' No
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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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