Born in a poor Panamanian fishing village, Mariano River Jr. did not think he would grow up to be a famous New York Yankees pitcher. In fact, he
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All About Mariano Rivera (All AboutPeople)
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The Mariano Rivera Foundation
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Sights & Sounds - Mariano Rivera Backpack Giveaway
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Mariano Rivera is from Panama, yet his foundation is based in Stanton
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Yankees' Rivera a big hit at Ridgefield charity event
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Six young men will be first group mentored by Mariano Rivera
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Mariano Rivera: MLB's Greatest Closer - Pinstripes Nation
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Mariano Rivera Joins the FDNY and the Hartford for Junior Fire
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New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera on the Giving Machines
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Mariano Rivera Foundation benefit at David Hryck private residence
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34 Bloomingdales 59th Street And Canali Welcome Mariano Rivera In
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Mariano Rivera elected to baseball Hall of Fame, first unanimous
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