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HBCU Swingman Classic opens 2023 MLB All-Star week in Seattle
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HBCU Swingman Classic, MLB Develops Days at All-Star
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The inaugural HBCU Swingman Classic - made by Ken Griffey Jr. - will debut at the 2023 MLB All-Star Week in Seattle, Jalyn Smoot
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National Sports Archives, Page 2 of 82
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Inaugural participants of Ken Griffey Jr's HBCU Swingman Classic speak out on the upcoming event
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HBCU Swingman Classic: A chance for Ken Griffey Jr. to give back
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Major League Baseball All-Star Game - Wikipedia
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Inaugural participants of Ken Griffey Jr's HBCU Swingman Classic speak out on the upcoming event
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Ken Griffey Jr., MLB launching 'HBCU Swingman Classic' during 2023 All-Star Week
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National Sports Archives, Page 2 of 82
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just four teams
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HBCU Swingman Classic, MLB Develops Days at All-Star
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Ken Griffey Jr., Swingman Classic bringing HBCU baseball to 2023 MLB All- Star weekend
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MLB Will Host Its First HBCU 'All-Star Game' in 2023