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Honoring Willie Mays is honoring Mets history—regardless of his time in Queens - Amazin' Avenue
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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24 as Old-Timers' Day returns
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1973 Mets Yearbook: All-Star Gallery - Mets History
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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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Willie Mays retires after game 2 of World Series in 1973 – New York Daily News
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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24 as Old-Timers' Day returns
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The 1973 Mets: A year to believe - Amazin' Avenue
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Willie Mays, New York Mets Wiki
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Lot Detail - 1973 Willie Mays New York Mets Game-Used Bat (PSA/DNA • Final Season)