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Mariano Rivera: Career saves leader

Best closer ever

On Sept. 19, 2011, Yankees closer Mariano Rivera earned career save No. 602, breaking Trevor Hoffman's MLB record.

Mariano Rivera prepares to throw a pitch in

Photo credit: Getty Images | Mariano Rivera prepares to throw a pitch in the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins. (Sept. 19, 2011)