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I just thought that was the right thing to do” - New York Mets
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Gooden's No. 16 and Strawberry's No. 18 to be retired by Mets next
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Gooden's No. 16 and Strawberry's No. 18 to be retired by Mets next
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Honoring Willie Mays is honoring Mets history—regardless of his
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Remembering Mets History (2022) Mets Old Timers Day & Willie's #24
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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24 as Old-Timers' Day returns
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Mets Get it Right with Old Timer's Day
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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24 in Old Timers' Day surprise