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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24 as Old-Timers' Day returns - NBC
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May 14, 1972: Willie Mays homers in New York Mets debut – Society
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Three-time World Series champion Dustin Pedroia announces retirement
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Mets make Willie Mays decision that will impact the franchise forever
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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24 as Old-Timers' Day returns
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Willie Mays Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac
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Willie Mays, New York Mets (1973)
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Willie Mays Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac
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Honoring Willie Mays is honoring Mets history—regardless of his