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Ex-Tiger Pudge Rodriguez elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
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Pudge: The Biography of Carlton Fisk by Doug Wilson
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Ivan Rodriguez elected to Hall of Fame
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Cliff Corcoran: Is Ivan Rodriguez the greatest catcher in major league history? - Sports Illustrated
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Few and Chosen Tigers: Defining Tigers Greatness Across the Eras: Parrish, Lance, Pepe, Phil, Kaline, Al: 9781600782862: : Books
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Texas Rangers History Today: Pudge Inducted Into Franchise Hall Of Fame - Sports Illustrated Texas Rangers News, Analysis and More
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Catcher Ivan Rodriguez Will Retire After A 23-Year Career : The Two-Way : NPR
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Ex-Tiger Pudge Rodriguez elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
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Hall of Fame profile: From debut to retirement, 'Pudge' top catcher in era
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Pudge made it, but why do catchers get so little love from Hall of Fame?
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Former Texas Rangers catcher Ivan Pudge Rodriguez has his photo taken with his plaque at his inducton into the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame on Saturday, July 20, 2013, before the Rangers play host to the Baltimore Orioles in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by