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A magical day in Mets history ended with a necessary win in the scorecard
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SF Giants News: Mets retired Willie Mays' number over the weekend - McCovey Chronicles
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Say, hey! Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24 as Old-Timers' Day returns – WSOC TV
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Mets Retire Willie Mays's Number at Old-Timers Day - The New York Times
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ABC7NY - SAY HEY! In a special surprise on Old Timer's Day, the Mets announced they are retiring Willie Mays' number 24. -->
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Mets should have retired Darryl Strawberry's number
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Mets retire Willie Mays' number in Old-Timers' Day surprise
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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24
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Old-Timers' Day - Wikipedia
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New York Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24 jersey in Old-Timers' Day surprise - ESPN