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Mariano Rivera To Hall Of Fame

Recently Mariano Rivera who pitched nineteen years in the major leagues in the Bronx and entered the game to the song Enter Sandman by Metallica was elected into the Hall Of Fame.

The right -hander had 652 saves while he played 952 games while finishing his career with a 2.21 earn run average. He also was a 13-time All-Star, Rivera was at his finest when the stakes were the highest. He secured 42 saves and owned a 0.70 ERA in the postseason, celebrating five World Series championships and seven American League pennants. More men have walked on the moon (12) than have scored an earned run off Rivera in the postseason (11). “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/mariano-rivera-elected-to-hall-of-fame/c-302995428

"Mariano was a fierce competitor and a humble champion, which has made him such a beloved baseball legend," said Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner. "Success and stardom never changed Mariano, and his respect for the game, the pinstripes and for his teammates and opponents alike makes this day such a celebration of his legacy. There will be many more great and talented relief pitchers, but there will never be another like him."“according to many more great and talented relief pitchers, but there will never be another like him." “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/mariano-rivera-elected-to-hall-of-fame/c-302995428

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