Mariano Rivera Highlights

"Somewhere back there on land, along the edge of the (Panama) canal, Rod Carew was born. The greatest hitter in the history of Panama, a Hall of Famer, a craftsman with a bat.

• And down there, off the starboard side, behind the tall buildings of Panama City, Mariano Rivera was born -- 40 years ago this Sunday. Another magical athlete, with his five World Series championship rings,
  

• the greatest relief pitcher in the history of major league baseball.
  

It was over there that he learned his craft, the cut fastball that continues to mesmerize batters for the Yankees."...

• 'Trip to Panama brings thoughts of Rod Carew, Mariano Rivera," by Jerry Green, Detroit News, 11/28/09
  

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