The Story of Mariano Rivera
A look at the all-star’s baseball career.
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Relentless Spirit - Rivera was dedicated to improving his career. His fastball, which clocked in at 90 mph while he was in the minor leagues, rapidly improved to 95 mph. He returned to the Yankees on July 4, 1995, in Chicago, helping the Yankees defeat the White Sox with a 4-1 win.(Photo: Al Bello/Allsport/Getty Images)
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