President Donald Trump Falsely Claims Mariano Rivera Debuted In 1955 (via NESN)
Regularly dominating the likes of Willie Mays, Frank Robinson, Hank Aaron and Robert Clemente, Rivera rightfully earned his place as one of the most beloved pitchers in New York Yankees history. Of course, entering games to the music of Metallica — one of the greatest bands of the mid-20th Century — only heightened Rivera’s star power.
Rivera, who was enshrined into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in July, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by United States President Donald Trump on Monday. During a ceremony at the White House, Trump recalled some of Rivera’s greatest moments, beginning with his highly anticipated Major League Baseball debut in 1955.“After five years playing in the minors, in 1955, Mariano finally made it to the big leagues.
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