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Hideki Matsui's big day leads Yankees over Phillies for 2009 title
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Yankees Win 2009 World Series - The New York Times
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World Series: New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui becomes Japan's
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Hideki Matsui's big day leads Yankees over Phillies for 2009 title
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Back on Top, Yankees Add A 27th Title - The New York Times
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Hideki Matsui's big day leads Yankees over Phillies for 2009 title
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Hideki Matsui elected to Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame - The
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Last Night's Action: Yankees Win 2009 World Series - Gothamist
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Yankees Win 2009 World Series - The New York Times
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2009 World Series - Wikipedia
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Yankees edge Phillies to win 27th World Series
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Japanese slugger Hideki Matsui retires
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Thank You, New York by Hideki Matsui
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