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Mets retire legend Willie Mays' No. 24 jersey in Old-Timers' Day ceremony
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Willie Mays' No. 24 retired by Mets ahead of 2022 Old Timers' Day
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The Mets retire Willie Mays' number 24 at Old Timers Day
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Mets retire No. 24 for Willie Mays during team's first Old Timers
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Say Hey! Willie Mays turning 92: 'I just enjoy myself. I enjoy others
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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24 in surprise moment at Old Timers' Day
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Say Hey! Willie Mays turning 92: 'I just enjoy myself. I enjoy others
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Mets retire Willie Mays' number in surprise ceremony