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Back in Black: Mets Announce Black Uniforms Returning in 2021
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New York Mets' black uniforms have been controversial since 1998
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Tommy Pham - Wikipedia
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Ivan Melendez Homers for the First Time as a Pro
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Dark days: Mets to use black jerseys for 1st time since 2012
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Logos and uniforms of the New York Mets - Wikipedia
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Mets to wear black jerseys on July 30 and remaining Friday night
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A Former Star Returns to the Mets. This Time to Manage. - WSJ
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Mets To Bring Back Black Jerseys Starting on July 30 - Sports
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Mets announce return of black jerseys July 30 vs. Reds
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Mets black jersey returns July 30 vs. Cincinnati Reds