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Yankees Sweep Away Braves
Roger Clemens pitched New York to its second consecutive World Series sweep, shutting down the Atlanta Braves in Game 4 on Oct. 27. Mariano Rivera (center) had two saves and a win and was selected most valuable player. The championship was the 25th for the Yankees.

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Martinez Makes NL See Stars
Boston's Pedro Martinez pitched himself into the All-Star Game record book July 13 by striking out the first four hitters to help the American League to a 4-1 victory at Fenway Park.

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Joltin' Joe Has Gone Away
Joe DiMaggio (pictured), whose 56-game hitting streak in 1941 made him an instant American folk hero, died March 8 in Hollywood, Fla. DiMaggio retired from the Yankees in 1951, but his name will be celebrated in song and story for decades.

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