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Rivera pays tribute to jackie robinson gabe lacques, usa today sports as he announces retirement, rivera says i carry the legacy of mr. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. Mariano rivera delivers perfect inning in final allstar game. Mariano riveras phone number, email, address spokeo. With the 872nd pick in the 29th round of the firstyear player draft, new york selected righty pitcher mariano rivera iii, son of the yankees legend and arguably the greatest closer in baseball history. March madness nba championship stanley cup championship super bowl championship world series championship. Mariano rivera bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Sadly, after 265 pages, i knew nothing more about mo than when i started. Jun 30, 2009 revisiting an almosttrade of mariano rivera. Authentic mariano rivera, collectibles, memorabilia and gear at steiner sports official online store. The alltime saves leader has been part of one of the most memorable final tours in sports history, with his final appearance at yankee stadium generating the most emotion, from fans, players and mariano himself.
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