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D-backs' bench was vital in 2001 World Series run
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Former President George W. Bush to throw out ceremonial first pitch before World Series opener
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2001 George W. Bush Signed World Series First Pitch Photograph on, Lot #60339
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20 years ago today: 2001 World Series starts - AZ Snake Pit
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Ralph Branca, beloved Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher who gave up 'Shot Heard 'Round the World' home run, dead at 90 – New York Daily News
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Nov. 6, 2001: Arizona Diamondbacks win World Series
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9/11: The World Series and a President's pitch – Pieces of History
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2001 World Series - Wikipedia
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2001 World Series - Wikipedia
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Diamondbacks Thing of the Week: World Series ring (the real thing, this time!) - AZ Snake Pit
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2001 World Series, Game 7: Yankees @ Diamondbacks
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20 years ago today: 2001 World Series starts - AZ Snake Pit
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2001 World Series, Game 7: Yankees @ Diamondbacks