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Yankees vs. Red Sox: History of MLB's biggest rivalry in
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This Date In Royals History – October 8, 1980
SIT BACK BROWSE AND ENJOY.
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1980 OCT 10TH ALCS *NEW YORK YANKEES VS KANSAS CITY ROYALS* GAME TICKET ! (NM)
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Anthony Rizzo lifts Yankees to sweep of Royals
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A look back at the 1980 American League Championship Series
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A Look Back at SABR 10: Los Angeles, 1980 – Society for American
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Allie Reynolds was the Yankees World Series ace
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Royals rally for 1980 ALCS sweep, 10/10/1980
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A look back at the 1980 American League Championship Series
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Anthony Rizzo lifts Yankees to sweep of Royals
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Game 1 of the 1980 ALCS
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Yankees History: Digging into the longest home winning streak ever
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Anthony Rizzo lifts Yankees to sweep of Royals
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1980 ALCS Game 1: Yankees at Royals