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Rocky Colavito returns for statue unveiling: 'I am thankful God chose me to play in Cleveland' (photos)
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Rocky Colavito returns to Cleveland; hundreds turn out to meet 'true generational hero'
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Rocky Colavito returns to Cleveland; hundreds turn out to meet 'true generational hero'
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1950's Rocky Colavito "New Hero in Cleveland" Indians MLB Baseball Article
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Cleveland Indians great Rocky Colavito gives speech as his statue is unveiled in Little Italy
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Rocky Colavito returns for statue unveiling: 'I am thankful God chose me to play in Cleveland' (photos)
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60 years ago, the Cleveland Indians traded Rocky Colavito while he was standing on first base!
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Cleveland's relationship with Colavito remains strong
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Rocky Colavito - Wikipedia
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April 19, 1960: Rocky Colavito, Harvey Kuenn trade places as Tigers top Cleveland on Opening Day – Society for American Baseball Research
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Rocky Colavito returns for statue unveiling: 'I am thankful God chose me to play in Cleveland' (photos)