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Steve Cohen explains why Mets retired Willie Mays' No. 24
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Say, hey! Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24 as Old-Timers' Day returns, Trending
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Willie Mays' No. 24 Jersey Retired by Mets; Played 2 Seasons with NY, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Say, hey! Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24 as Old-Timers' Day returns, Trending
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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24 in surprise moment at Old Timers' Day - The Athletic
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Willie Mays' Son Discusses No. 24 Retirement
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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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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 Old Timers' Day surprise