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Closing Call

Mariano Rivera
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Mariano Rivera gathers some dirt from the spot he owned for years.
The Yankees found the perfect way to celebrate the closing of the Stadium: with Mariano Rivera recording the final out in a win. Watch

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Yankee Stadium tributes have intensified for the 79th Midsummer Classic. But what's the best way to hold on to its memory? Take it home with you. Rick Reilly
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MLB All-Star Game Yankee Stadium hosted the All-Star Game for the fourth and final time in its 85-year history. Here were the highlights from the 79th Midsummer Classic:
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Aaron Boone What was the greatest home run ever hit at Yankee Stadium? Was it Ruth's 60th, or Maris' 61st, or Boone's ALCS-clinching shot? You decide.
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