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Yankees: Revisiting Hideki Matsui's Arrival From Japan for 2003 Season
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Hideki Matsui Yankee Yapping
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Hideki Matsui retires from baseball, Athletics
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GODZILLA' RETURNS: Hideki Matsui thrills young fans with baseball clinic, autograph session at his high school in Japan - Sports Collectors Digest
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Hideki Matsui reopens baseball clinic, in awe of Shohei Ohtani
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Hideki Matsui Cards, Rookies, Autographed Memorabilia Guide
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Hideki Matsui Pinstripe State of Mind
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Matsui singles in a run to end the game
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When did baseball start in Japan and how did it become so popular? – NBC Sports Boston
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Hideki Matsui and Durham Bulls beat Daisuke Matsuzaka and Pawtucket Red Sox: Monster Matchup - INDY Week
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The best rosters in MLB heading into 2013 - The Boston Globe