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June 1, 1962: Willie Mays, Giants return to New York for first time, beat the Mets – Society for American Baseball Research
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The loss of Willie McCovey is incalculable - McCovey Chronicles
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Mets Retiring Willie Mays' Number: MLB World Reacts - The Spun: What's Trending In The Sports World Today
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June 1 1962 Willie Mays & McCovey homer San Francisco Giants vs New York Mets
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Bay Briefing: Remembering Willie McCovey, a giant among Giants
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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24
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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24 – KNBR
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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24
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Honoring Willie Mays is honoring Mets history—regardless of his time in Queens - Amazin' Avenue
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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24 as Old-Timers' Day returns