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Mariano Rivera
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Birth of a Legend
November 29, 1969
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Mariano was born in Panama City to his parents Mariano Rivera Palacios and Delia Jiro, and was the 2nd of 4 children.
Amateur Baseball
1988
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Mariano joined local amateur baseball team , Panama Oeste, as a shortstop.
Road to the Show
1990
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Mariano is signed by the Yankees as a 20 year old undrafted free agent.
"Enter Sandman"
1991
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Mariano's walk up song ,"Enter Sandman", by Metallica is written.
Tying the Knot
November 9, 1991
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Mariano marries his wife, and eventual mother of his 3 kids, Clara Rivera.
Yankee Debut
May 23, 1995
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Mariano makes his major league debut as he starts, giving up 5 runs and 8 hits and earning a loss.
First Major League Save
May 17, 1996
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Now working out of the bullpen, Mariano pitches a scoreless ninth inning, and earns his first save.
First Ring
October 27, 1999
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Mariano earns his first of many World Series rings, as well as Series MVP's , as the Yankees best the Braves and win the 1999 World Series.
Second Ring
October 26, 2000
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Mariano helps wrap up the Mets, delivering the final out in the 5th game to win the series.
Kings Sometimes Fail
November 4, 2001
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Mariano causes his first World Series loss as he gives up a game winning single to Luis Gonzalez, and hands the Diamondbacks a World Series win.
300th Save
May 28, 2004
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Mariano becomes only the 17th pitcher to reach 300 saves as he bests the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
400th Save
July 16, 2006
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Mariano becomes one of only 6 pitchers to reach 400 saves as he defeats the defending champs the Chicago White Sox.
500th Save
June 28, 2009
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Mariano joins an exclusive club with only Trevor Hoffman at his side as he achieves his 500th save against the Mets.
Third Ring
November 4, 2009
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Mariano reaches his 3rd World Series win as he gets the final out against the Philadelphia Phillies.
600th Save
September 14, 2011
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Mariano reaches 600 saves, coming within one of the all time record, as he defeats the Mariners.
Career Saves Leader
September 19, 2011
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Mariano becomes the all time saves leader as he passes Hoffman's 601 as he beats the Twins in a 1-2-3 9th.
Career Finished?
May 3, 2012
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Mariano suffers a potential career ending injury as he tears his ACL in his right knee.
Rivera's Return
February 13, 2013
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Mariano returns to spring training, as he continues to recover from his career threatening injury from the year before.
Final All-Star Showdown
July 16, 2013
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Mariano pitches in his final all star game, as he acts as a setup man to secure the AL's win.
Leaving a Legacy
September 26, 2013
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Mariano pitches in his final game at Yankee Stadium, leaving behind a legacy that will not be forgotten any time soon.