Mariano Rivera breaks all time saves record (15 images)

New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera collected career save number 602 and broke the all time record for saves set by Trevor Hoffman at Yankee Stadium in New York City on September 19, 2011. The Yankees defeated the Twins 6-4.

Regis Philbin walks off of the field after throwing out the first pitch before the Minnesota Twins play the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York City on September 19, 2011. UPI/John Angelillo

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New York Yankees Derek Jeter hits a single in the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium in New York City on September 19, 2011. UPI/John Angelillo

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New York Yankees starting pitcher A.J. Burnett throws a pitch in the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium in New York City on September 19, 2011. UPI/John Angelillo

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New York Yankees Curtis Granderson runs the bases after hitting a 2-run home run in the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium in New York City on September 19, 2011. UPI/John Angelillo

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