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Who is Willie Mays?
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Mets Retire Willie Mays's Number at Old-Timers Day - The New York
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The Giants sent Willie Mays to the Mets for a pitcher, cash
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Mets Retire Willie Mays's No. 24 at Old Timers' Day Ceremony
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It's Like Coming Back to Paradise': Willie Mays and the Mets
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Willie Mays trade: Giants sent OF to Mets this day in 1972
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Gooden's No. 16 and Strawberry's No. 18 to be retired by Mets next
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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24 as Old-Timers' Day returns
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Mets retire Willie Mays' number 24 during Old Timers Day - ABC7
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Willie Mays' No. 24 Jersey Retired by Mets; Played 2 Seasons with
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I just thought that was the right thing to do” - New York Mets
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Mets Retiring Willie Mays' Number: MLB World Reacts - The Spun