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At the age of 39, Rivera silenced his critics in 2009 with an impressive return to form. He saved 28 consecutive games and led the Yankees back to the World Series, where they ultimately claimed their fifth title in a historic comeback season.
A Fitting Conclusion to a Legendary Career
Throughout his career, Mariano Rivera redefined what it meant to be a closer in baseball. His mastery of the cutter, which batters could anticipate yet could rarely connect with, became the stuff of legend. On September 19, 2011, Rivera broke the MLB save record with his 602nd save and announced his retirement in 2013, leaving behind a legacy that is hard to match.