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David Ortiz 'Was Proud Of Wearing' No. 34 Because Of Kirby Puckett, His Inspiration
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Big Man, Big Personality: The Oral History of David Ortiz's MLB Adventure, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
David Ortiz inducted into Hall of Fame
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Big Man, Big Personality: The Oral History of David Ortiz's MLB Adventure, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Boston Red Sox: Hall of Fame case for pitcher Curt Schilling
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Former Twin David Ortiz elected to Hall of Fame; Torii Hunter remains on ballot – Twin Cities
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David Ortiz shows emotional side during jersey retirement ceremony
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Ortiz wore retired No. 34 to honor Puckett
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David Ortiz – Society for American Baseball Research
Red Sox retire No. 34 for Ortiz: 'This is his (pause) city
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David Ortiz - Wikipedia
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David Ortiz Hall of Fame Induction – NBC Boston