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New York Mets Robin Ventura (4) leaps on top of te
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: New York Mets Robin Ventura (4) leaps on top of teammates pitcher Bobby Jones and catcher Mike Piazza after Jones pitched a one hitter against the San Francisco Giants during the National League Division Series 08 October, 2000 at Shea Stadium in New York. The Mets won the best of five game series 3-1. AFP PHOTO Matt CAMPBELL (Photo credit should read MATT CAMPBELL/AFP/Getty Images)
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