The 652 saves, most in MLB history, tell only part of the story.
The legacy of Mariano Rivera lives on not only in that number, but in the Yankees bullpen with the way Rivera went about his work. Just as the way he wore the legendary No. 42 with class, Rivera not only delivered, he acted the part of the Greatest Closer of All-Time.
He performed to the best of his ability with dignity and pride. He made no excuses in the rare times he failed. Even if it was on the biggest stage, and in the end he carried home five world championship rings, 42 (such an appropriate number) postseason saves, including 11 in the World Series, and a World Series ERA of 0.