On September 26, 2013, Mariano Rivera took the mound at Yankee Stadium for what would be his final appearance there. With the Yankees facing the Rays, Rivera entered the ninth inning knowing the end of his legendary career was getting closer. After recording two outs, the moment became bigger than baseball. Derek Jeter and Andy Pettitte suddenly walked out of the dugout and headed toward the mound. They weren’t coming to make a pitching change—they were there to take Rivera out themselves. Jeter and Pettitte, two of Rivera’s closest teammates and friends, gave him one final moment on the mound before his emotional goodbye. Rivera couldn’t hold back the tears as the entire stadium rose to its feet and applauded. After 19 seasons, 652 saves, and countless unforgettable moments, this was the final time Mariano Rivera would ever leave the mound at Yankee Stadium. - follow ( @slugger.report ) for insane baseball content - #baseball #mlb #baseballplays #marianorivera #yankees