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Mets Retire Willie Mays's Number at Old-Timers Day - The New York Times
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Gooden's No. 16 and Strawberry's No. 18 to be retired by Mets next season
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NY Mets punctuate Old Timers Day by retiring Willie Mays' No. 24
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Willie Mays' No. 24, already retired by Giants, now retired by Mets
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Mets Retire Willie Mays's Number at Old-Timers Day - The New York Times
Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24 as Old-Timers' Day returns
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Willie Mays' No. 24 Jersey Retired by Mets; Played 2 Seasons with NY, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Mets Retire Willie Mays's Number at Old-Timers Day - The New York Times
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Mets retire Willie Mays' number in Old-Timers' Day surprise
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New York Mets Retire Willie Mays' Number - Sports Illustrated New York Mets News, Analysis and More
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