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Rovell] Phil Ozersky, a fan making $30K a year, caught McGwire's 70th HR ball. Trade the Cardinals ask for: The ball for a signed bat, ball & jersey. Ozersky says he also
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The Lost Art of Fouling the Ball Off (on Purpose) - The New York Times
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The History and Future of Banana Ball - The Savannah Bananas
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Bad Bunny's latest album a rap-heavy treatise on fame and an ode to his 'real fans
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Dick Harter: Holding Bricks in the Air
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Crystal Lake church to host ordination for Duane Lahti
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Spain tames England to win the Women's World Cup for first time 08/20/2023
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The Lost Art of Fouling the Ball Off (on Purpose) - The New York Times
The author of The Boys of Summer turns his attention to one of the great summers of baseball history--1978--the year the Yankees won the World Series
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October Men: Reggie Jackson, George Steinbrenner, Billy Martin, and the Yankees' Miraculous Finish in 1978
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Father of Girl Hit by Ball Recounts Ordeal, and the Yankees Promise Fixes - The New York Times
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Reflections of a Lifelong Friar Fan: A Dream Run Comes to an End (1978-79)
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