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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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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24 as Old-Timers' Day returns
Remembering Mets History (2022) Mets Old Timers Day & Willie's #24 Retired
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Mets retire Willie Mays' number in Old-Timers' Day surprise
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Mets retire Willie Mays' number 24 during Old Timers Day - ABC7 New York
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One Of The Most Memorable Days In The History Of The New York Mets -Mets Old Timers Day 2022
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Honoring Willie Mays is honoring Mets history—regardless of his time in Queens - Amazin' Avenue
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Mets pay tribute to Willie Mays at Old-Timers' Day by retiring his iconic No. 24 - Newsday
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He Only Played 3 Seasons but the NY Mets Should Retire His Number
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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24 in surprise moment at Old Timers' Day - The Athletic