The first time Enter Sandman is played as an entrance song for Mariano Rivera, the Yankee closer blows the save, giving up four ninth-ining runs in the team’s 10-7 loss to Atlanta. The ownership, after seeing the San Diego fans’ enthusiastic reaction to Padres closer Trevor Hoffman was getting during the World Series with AC/DC’s Hell’s Bells, comes up with the iconic Metallica heavy metal rock song for the quiet Panamanian, who is devout Christian.

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On July 16, 1999 — The first time Enter Sandman is played as an entrance song for Mariano Rivera, the Yankee closer blows the save, giving up four ninth-ining runs in the team’s 10-7 loss to Atlanta. The ownership, after seeing the San Diego fans’ enthusiastic reaction to Padres closer Trevor Hoffman was getting during the World Series with AC/DC’s Hell’s Bells, comes up with the iconic Metallica heavy metal rock song for the quiet Panamanian, who is devout Christian.

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National Pastime January 28

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