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The Phillies need to retire Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley and Ryan Howard's numbers. But first, they have to ditch their own rule about it.
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Ryan Howard and the Top 10 First Basemen in Major League Baseball, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Ryan Howard's Career Is Dead. The Shift Killed It.
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Ryan Howard (@ryanhoward_006) • Instagram photos and videos
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Former slugger, first baseman Ryan Howard gives love to Phillies fans
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World Series champ, Marlins Killer Ryan Zimmerman announces retirement - Fish Stripes
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Ryan Howard retires from baseball, Baseball
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Former Phillies star Ryan Howard stays connected to baseball through ESPN job
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Ryan Howard Praises Phillies Fans in Retirement Announcement
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In retirement speech, Ryan Howard urges fans to not boo struggling Phillies
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Ryan Howard Says He Still Has More in the Tank, Discusses Comeback, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors