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Official account of the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association

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Milestone moment with Hammerin' Hank. ❤️ Hank Aaron hits his 715th homerun, surpassing Babe Ruth. The call by Vin Scully.
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Play Ball.
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We are thrilled to announce Jim Thome as our new president! Jim will assume the duties of president immediately under the guidance of former president Brooks Robinson.
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World Series champ ✔️ 2018 All-Star Game MVP ✔️ @astros #HeartAndHustle Award ✔️ Congratulations to Houston third baseman @ABREG_1 on his first Heart and Hustle Award!
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We are proud to announce the 2021 overall Heart and Hustle Award winner, Ozzie Albies!
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Congratulations to the @RedSox outfielder @mookiebetts on winning the 2018 overall #HeartandHustle Award!
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We are proud to announce our 2019 overall Heart and Hustle Award winner, Howie Kendrick!
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88 years ago #OTD , true baseball legend Willie Mays was born in Westfield, Alabama. Happy birthday to the 24-time All-Star, two-time MVP, 1951 NL Rookie of the Year, 1954 World Series champ and 1954 NL batting champion. Happy birthday to the Say Hey Kid!
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This hit home. Special message from @RealCJ10 ❤️ #MLBPAAHomeBase
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We call this a glow-up. 😎
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In December of 1941, @Indians legend Bob Feller became the first American pro athlete to enlist in the military following the attack on Pearl Harbor, serving in the Navy for nearly four years. On #VeteransDay and every day, we honor and remember heroes like Bob.
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We are proud to announce New York @Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner as the 2017 overall #HeartandHustle Award winner for his embodiment of the values, spirit and traditions of the game. Congratulations Brett, well done!
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We miss you, Doc ❤️. Happy birthday to the beloved Roy Halladay. He would have been 43. | @Phillies
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To our friend and ALS fighter, Jim Poole. Your baseball family is by your side. #LouGehrigDay #ALSAwarenesss
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We are shocked and saddened by the passing of @Angels and @Dbacks pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and teammates. May he Rest In Peace.
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We know who we'll be rooting for on this season's @DancingABC ! With moves like this, how could former @Cubs catcher @D_Ross3 lose?
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Congratulations to @RedSox right fielder @mookiebetts , who checks in with his first career #HeartandHustle Award!
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Baseball will never be the same. We love you, Vin.
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Frank Robinson was not only a legendary ballplayer, but a remarkable human being. From breaking barriers as the first African-American manager in @MLB to receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Robinson lived an extraordinary life. May he rest in peace.
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Mr. Padre is always in our hearts, but especially right now. Tony Gwynn would have turned 60 today. HBD, Tony 🧡 | @Padres
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On September 17, 1941 a young ballplayer by the name of Stan Musial made his big league debut for the @Cardinals . Stan the Man would play his entire 22-year career in St. Louis, winning three MVP Awards, three World Series titles and seven batting titles.
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#OTD in 2012, beloved @Cubs third baseman Ron Santo was inducted posthumously into the @baseballhall .
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A widely respected and beloved outfielder, Dave Henderson was an All-Star in 1991 with the @Athletics , and was part of Oakland’s 1989 World Series title. On what would be his 60th birthday, we remember Hendu and his infectious smile.
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A happy 60th birthday goes out to Lee Smith, who spent most of his 18-year career with the @Cubs , @Cardinals and @RedSox . Smith’s 478 career saves rank him third on the all-time list.
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@Lakers 💜💛
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We miss you, Hank. Happy birthday❤️
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Congratulations to @TheRealMattKemp on being named the @Dodgers 2018 #HeartandHustle Award winner! A starter in the All-Star Game this year, Kemp is having a fantastic 2018 campaign.
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Happy birthday to Sandy Koufax, one of the most dominant @Dodgers to ever play the game.
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The MLBPAA mourns the passing of long-time President and Hall of Fame Baltimore Orioles third baseman, Brooks Robinson. Our organization owes a great deal to Brooks Robinson, and his presence will be sorely missed.
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Exactly 100 years ago today, Jack Roosevelt Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia. The 1947 NL Rookie of the Year and the 1949 NL MVP, Robinson’s 10-year career with the @Dodgers would change the face of baseball forever. We will never forget you Jackie.
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Today’s tea: ) ) ) ) ( ) ) ) _(___(____)____(___(__ (______ \ Baseball /_ \ isn't / | \ boring. /____| \__________________/
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Best present for a baseball mom? A walk-off bomb. In 2006, @Brewers Bill Hall gave us one of the greatest #MothersDay moments with his mother, Vergie in the house!
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More than a 25-time All-Star: a legend and pioneer. We miss you, Hank Aaron.
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A master of his craft, Hall of Fame pitcher and most importantly, a friend to all. RIP, Phil Niekro. 🙏
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We're proud to announce our 2023 American League #HeartandHustle Award winners ✨ 📰:
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Get fired up for @TeamUehara - it’s his birthday! The 2013 ALCS MVP, Uehara helped the @RedSox win a World Series championship that year, recording the final out of Game 6 to secure the title.
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The @BlueJays will host the @Cardinals today and tomorrow at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium, as their young slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. returns to his father’s old stomping grounds and the city where he was born.
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In 1988, @Dodgers pitcher and that season's NL Cy Young Award winner @OrelHershiser did not allow a single run in his last 59 innings pitched. A record many believe will never be broken, all good things must come to an end, and #OTD in 1989 the incredible streak ended.
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Because of his passion for the game and efforts on the field @aybaybader has become a @Cardinals fan favorite and has been named their 2018 #HeartandHustle Award winner. Congratulations, Harrison!
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Congratulations to @TheRealMattKemp on his 2018 @Dodgers #HeartandHustle Award, which he will receive before tonight’s game. Well deserved Matt, you’re a class act!
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We’re flipping out. We have baseball tomorrow 🤪 #OpeningDay @STLWizard | @Cardinals
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On what would be his 42nd birthday, join us in remembering the life and career of former @BlueJays and @Phillies ace Roy Halladay. A two-time Cy Young Award winner and eight-time All-Star, Halladay will be inducted into the @baseballhall in July.
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Ok we're convinced… @cgrand3 plays hard. Congratulations to the @BlueJays vet on his incredible seventh career #HeartandHustle Award!
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Before today’s game, @Dodgers slugger @redturn2 will receive his first career #HeartandHustle Award from Dave Roberts and Don Newcombe!
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Our #HeartandHustle Award winner. Emphasis on the ❤️.
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March 17, 1978 - The @Reds started one of our favorite #SpringTraining traditions 🍀 Happy #StPatricksDay !
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#OTD in 1931, @baseballhall member and iconic @Cubs shortstop Ernie Banks was born! A two-time NL MVP and 11-time NL All-Star, Banks clubbed 512 home runs and notched 2,583 hits during his 19-year career.
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On the 50th anniversary of his stellar 1968 season, we are proud to announce former @Cardinals phenom Bob Gibson will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at our #LFYDinner this year on Nov. 8 in New York City!
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Today we celebrate the life and career of Hall of Fame center fielder Kirby Puckett, who would have turned 58 today. Spending his entire 12-year career with the @Twins , Puckett notched 2,304 hits and a career batting average of .318. Happy birthday Puck, we miss you.
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Happy birthday to 2012 NLCS MVP Marco Scutaro, who batted .362 in 61 regular season games after being acquired by the @SFGiants that season.
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After becoming an All-Star for the first time in his successful career, @Braves outfielder Nick Markakis adds a fifth career #HeartandHustle Award to his resume. Congratulations Nick!
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With a contagious positive attitude, @Indians four-time All-Star @Lindor12BC has won his first #HeartandHustle Award. Congratulations, Mr. Smile!
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#OTD in 1982, The Wizard became a Cardinal. @STLWizard | @Cardinals
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#OTD in 1972, @Dodgers great Sandy Koufax became the youngest player ever elected to the @baseballhall . Koufax was 36 years, 20 days old.
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Happy birthday Campy! In 19 big league seasons, Bert Campaneris was a six-time All-Star, collected 2,249 hits, stole 649 bases and won three World Series titles with the @Athletics .
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The MLBPAA is saddened to hear of the passing of former @Mets relief pitcher, Pedro Feliciano. Gone too soon. Rest in peace, Pedro.
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Happy birthday to Hall of Famer and @Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax, who is considered by many to be one of the greatest left-handed pitchers ever to play the game of baseball.
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Today would be the birthday of @Dodgers legend Duke Snider, whose 11 career World Series homers are the most all-time in the NL.
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@Athletics You and your family are part of our baseball family now, Loren! There’s a package on its way! Just be sure to share with your brother 🙂
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We usually stick to former players, but for a six-time #HeartandHustle Award winner and one of the best dudes in baseball, we’ll make an exception. Happy birthday to @Orioles center fielder @SimplyAJ10 ! Have a great day buddy!
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In his first season with the @Pirates , @MCoreyDickerson has made a great impression and has won his second career #HeartandHustle Award!
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To all the medical professionals and first responders, you are the true MVPs 🙌 Thank you, @TheeRickAnkiel ! Let’s keep this fight going. #MLBPAAHomeBase | @Cardinals
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Happy birthday to @baseballhall member and longtime @Orioles slugger Eddie Murray, who crushed 504 homers during his 21-year career! The 1977 AL Rookie of the Year, Murray was an eight-time All-Star and helped the Orioles win a World Series championship in 1983.
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“Whether I’m hitting .100 or .300, I have resolved to at least enjoy every game.” Happy birthday to @Braves great @DaleMurphy3 , who was a seven-time All-Star, five-time Gold Glover, four-time Silver Slugger and two-time NL MVP!
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Happy 70th birthday to former @Dodgers , @Cubs and @Athletics third baseman Ron Cey, who was a six-time All-Star and co-MVP of the 1981 World Series!
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Happy birthday to former big league first baseman Will “The Thrill” Clark, who currently works as a special assistant for the @SFGiants . During his 15-year career, Clark notched 2,176 hits and posted an impressive batting average of .303.
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Happy birthday to former MLB pitcher and current @SFGiants TV color commentator Mike Krukow (right). During his 14-year career, Krukow went 124-117 and pitched for the Giants for seven seasons, going 20-9 with an ERA of 3.05 in 1986.
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We are pleased to announce MLBPAA's new Vice Presidents; Chipper Jones, Edgar Martinez and Barry Larkin! These three Hall of Famers will be joining existing VP's; Bob Boone, George Brett, Carl Erskine and Robin Yount. Welcome to our team gentlemen!
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“I set records that will never be equaled. In fact, I hope 90% of them don’t even get printed.” – Bob Uecker Happy birthday to the former big league catcher, well-known funnyman and legendary @Brewers broadcaster. Have a great day, Mr. Baseball!
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45 years ago #OTD , the world lost Roberto Clemente far too soon when the plane he was on to deliver supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua crashed shortly after takeoff. Rest in peace Roberto, you will never be forgotten.
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Former @Cubs catcher @D_Ross3 is made for greatness! Tune in tonight and vote for #LadyAndTheGramp as they go for the @DancingABC title!
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. @D_Ross3 is a finalist on @DancingABC at 8pm ET TONIGHT. Make sure you VOTE for #LadyAndTheGramp ! #DWTS
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Congratulations to @Mets outfielder @You_Found_Nimmo , who found himself his first career #HeartandHustle Award! Just keep swinging, Brandon!
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Words of wisdom from an extremely wise man... #wednesdaywisdom #BlackHistoryMonth
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Because I think we all needed some #MondayMotivation from The Thrill. A big “atta boy” from Will Clark to all the doctors, nurses and first responders! #MLBPAAHomeBase | @SFGiants
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Only two men have played in the #FinalFour and the World Series: @Kenny_Lofton7 and Tim Stoddard. And they went to the same high school…
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Tomorrow... (Are we doing this right?)
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If it were up to us, we would celebrate him every day. 🥳 Happy 90th birthday to a living legend, Willie Mays!
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60 years ago #OTD , former big leaguer Tony Phillips was born in Atlanta. An underrated offensive player, Phillips collected 2,023 hits and scored 1,300 runs during his 18-year career, and won a World Series championship with the @Athletics in 1989.
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. @Cubs slugger @ARizzo44 is the 2015 @MLBPAA Heart & Hustle Award winner! #LFYDinner
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You're on, Bananas. 👊 Team MLBPAA will challenge the @TheSavBananas for a three-game series this season. More details to come. 👀 Let's party!
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In the midst of setting a record that will more than likely never be broken, @Orioles icon Cal Ripken Jr. played in his 2,500th consecutive game #OTD in 1998.
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Rest in peace, Dámaso García. Our hearts are with the family and loved ones of the @BlueJays two-time All Star and Silver Slugger Award winner.
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Congratulations to Harold Baines and Lee Smith on their elections into the 2019 Hall of Fame!
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Congratulations to our 2016 overall #HeartandHustle Award winner, @WhiteSox infielder @FlavaFraz21 !
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We lament the loss of legendary Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda.
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A big happy birthday goes out to 1985 AL MVP and current Miami @Marlins manager Don Mattingly! Hope it's a good one, Donnie!
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Today would be the birthday of former big league All-Star, two-time World Series champion and 1989 National League Manager of the Year, Don Zimmer. We miss you Popeye.
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In loving memory of the baseball legends we lost in 2022. No matter their accolades or tenure, they each hold a part of our special fraternity forever.
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Simply incredible for @SimplyAJ10 , who wins his sixth career #HeartandHustle Award as the @Orioles 2018 winner. Keep doing your thing big man!
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Happy birthday to five-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger Award winner Jeff Kent! The 2000 NL MVP for the @SFGiants , Kent finished his 17-year career with 377 home runs, the most ever by a second baseman.
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#OTD in 1973, @Pirates hero Roberto Clemente became the first Latin American player to be inducted into the @baseballhall . He was and always will be, The Great One.
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The man, the myth, the @Braves legend. Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to four-time Manager of the Year and @baseballhall member, Bobby Cox! 🎉
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In the midst of a fantastic comeback season, @TheRealMattKemp is getting it done for the @Dodgers in 2018. Before tonight’s game, he received his 2018 #HeartandHustle Award! Well deserved, Matt!
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Congratulations @TheRealMattKemp on receiving the Dodgers’ 2018 #HeartAndHustle Award!
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Between the incredible tags, the massive home runs and the contagious smile, @javy23baez has been voted the @Cubs 2018 #HeartandHustle Award winner. Congratulations Javy!
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Today would be the birthday of baseball legend Larry Doby, who was the first African American to play in the American League when he made his debut with the @Indians on July 5, 1947. A Hall of Famer and a seven-time All-Star, Doby won a World Series with the Indians in 1948.
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Congratulations to @Rockies shortstop @Tstory2 , who turns a new page in his career with his first #HeartandHustle Award!
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Rest In Peace to Don Larsen, a legend who will always remain perfect.
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#OTD in 1995, @11EdgarMartinez hit a game-winning double to send the @Mariners to the #ALCS . Many believe the win saved baseball in Seattle.
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Tony Taylor: a beloved @Phillies player and friend to all. We'll miss you, Tony. Rest in peace.
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