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Red Sox Memories: The day that Big Papi put Boston on his back
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Former MLB and Red Sox star David Ortiz doesn't miss playing baseball
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David Ortiz: Red Sox slugger driven by memory of mother - Sports Illustrated Vault
Valley News - Ortiz Begins Long Red Sox Goodbye
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Big Papi, Red Sox are going to miss Derek Jeter - Newsday
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Big Papi plays final game for Red Sox in ALDS
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Big Papi: My Story of Big Dreams and Big Hits: 9780312366339: Ortiz, David, Massarotti, Tony: Books
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Red Sox Memories: David Ortiz belts 500th career home run
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David Ortiz's number 34 to be retired by Boston Red Sox – The Denver Post
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Ryan Dempster to Make Marathon Debut - 2023 Boston Marathon
Pedro Martinez reflects on David Ortiz career
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A City's Love Pours Out For Ortiz At Fenway – Hartford Courant