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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
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New York Mets on X: As part of today's Old Timers' Day ceremonies, we have retired Willie Mays' No. 24. 🧡💙 / X
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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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Willie Mays (left), New York Giant outfielder and Don Newcombe, Brooklyn Dodger pitcher, both returned from military service poses together on opening day at the Polo Grounds in New York on April
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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24 in surprise moment at Old Timers' Day - The Athletic
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Mets make Willie Mays decision that will impact the franchise forever
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Remembering Mets History (2022) Mets Old Timers Day & Willie's #24 Retired