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David Freese breaks silence on shocking Cardinals Hall of Fame decision
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Hornsby's bat leads him to manager's office
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David Freese declines induction into the St. Louis Cardinals' Hall of Fame
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David Freese declines induction into Cardinals Hall of Fame
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David Freese declines induction into Cardinals Hall of Fame
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Tom Brady returns to hero's welcome in New England and declares himself a 'Patriot for life
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National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum - Wikipedia
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2022 Cardinals Hall of Fame ballot nominees
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Commissioner Landis frees 74 Cardinals farmhands
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Why did David Freese decline induction into Cardinals Hall of Fame? World Series hero refuses St.