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The Hammer of God
Yankees closer Mariano Rivera is so good, it hurts
June
1
2001
Charles P. Pierce
Chris Floyd
The Hammer of God
Charles P. Pierce
June
1
2001
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SPORTS
The Hammer of God
Yankees closer Mariano Rivera is so good, it hurts
June
1
2001
Charles P. Pierce
Chris Floyd
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