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Andre Dawson will join baseball's Hall of Fame
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Sold at Auction: Very fine 1987 Andre Dawson Chicago Cubs road
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Dawson's deal changed history
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MLB players union claims owners threatening 'integrity' of game
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Andre Dawson wins inaugural Curt Flood Award
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Dawson sets record with five intentional walks
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My Favorite Things: Heritage Superintendent Tom Davis
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Dawson's deal changed history
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Andre Dawson Stats & Facts - This Day In Baseball
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Vintage Chicago Tribune: Cubs and White Sox at spring training
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Dawson's deal changed history