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Since 1996, Yankees' Rivera Has Made It Look as Easy as 1-2-3 - The New York Times
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1996 WS Gm6: Rivera throws two scoreless innings
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1996 WS Gm6: Rivera throws two scoreless innings
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Mariano Rivera dominates in bullpen debut 1996
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Covering the Closer: Two Decades of Writing on Mariano Rivera - The New York Times
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Mariano Rivera, King of the Closers - The New York Times
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Covering the Closer: Two Decades of Writing on Mariano Rivera - The New York Times
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Rivera Gets Record 602nd Save in Classic 1-2-3 Fashion - The New York Times
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Mariano Rivera, King of the Closers - The New York Times
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D'Alessandro: Yankees' Mariano Rivera has a legacy that can't be defined by a number
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Madden: A cut above … Mariano Rivera built a Hall of Fame career thanks to his signature pitch and a foundation of humility and faith – New York Daily News
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One Mo time: Rivera vs. Mets - ESPN - Yankees Blog- ESPN
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Mariano Rivera: A Career With the Yankees - Timeline