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Hideki Matsui on the 2003 doubleheader at Yankee Stadium, Shea
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Best Yankees Playoff Games: Hideki Matsui clinches 2009 World Series win - Pinstripe Alley
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Yankees Hideki Matsui: Grand slam at Yankee Stadium for first Major League home run on this day in 2003 - Sports Illustrated NY Yankees News, Analysis and More
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Retired New York Yankee player Hideki Matsui smiles at batting practice at the 68th Annual Old-Timers' Day before the New York Yankees play the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium in New York
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Hideki Matsui Godzilla New York Yankees Poster - Starline 2003 – Sports Poster Warehouse
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Official Hideki Matsui New York Yankees Collectibles, Hideki Matsui Yankees Collectible Memorabilia, Autographed Merchandise
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Matsui returns for ring _ a fake & a real one - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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MLB Hideki Matsui Baseballs, Hideki Matsui MLB Base Balls
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Oakland Athletics seal deal with new designated hitter Hideki Matsui - ESPN
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Hideki Matsui New York Yankees Autographed Home Jersey
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As Yankees Honor the Past on Old-Timers' Day, Their Prospects Look Murky - The New York Times