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David Ortiz serving as Boston Marathon grand marshal - CBS Boston
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David Ortiz news - Today's latest updates - CBS Boston
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David Ortiz named grand marshal for 127th Boston Marathon
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David Ortiz Announced as Grand Marshal for 127th Boston Marathon
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Grand Marshal and former Boston Red Sox player David Ortiz greets
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Red Sox icon David Ortiz named 2023 Boston Marathon Grand Marshal
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David Ortiz named grand marshal for 127th Boston Marathon
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David Ortiz Will Serve as 2023 Boston Marathon Grand Marshal
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Highlights from the 127th Boston Marathon
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David Ortiz named grand marshal for 127th Boston Marathon