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Rivera Returns to Yankee Stadium | Fayetteville News
Mariano Rivera, the Yankees’ all-time saves king, made a triumphant return to Yankee Stadium for Old-Timers’ Day—this time on the mound, not the injured outfield. At 56, he threw 11 pitches to four former teammates, even took an at-bat himself, jogging to first on a fly out. The event honored the 1996 World Series champs, including Bernie Williams and Paul ONeill, under Joe Torre’s watch, a tradition dating back to 1947. Rivera’s resilience shone again after last year’s Achilles tear and his 2012 knee injury, embodying the grit that defined his career. The day also paid tribute to beloved…
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