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Trevor Hoffman: Hall of Fame closer ready for his close-up
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Trevor Hoffman: Hall of Fame closer ready for his close-up
Padres history (July 29): Tony Gwynn, Trevor Hoffman arrive in Cooperstown - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Trevor Hoffman influences Padres' bullpen
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Maxwell Kates: Playing Ball With Trevor Hoffman
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Trevor Hoffman went from a shortstop to a pitcher to the Baseball Hall of Fame - Sports Collectors Digest
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Padres history (May 6): Trevor Hoffman records 400th save - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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