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Ryan Howard on the Phillies' first half, his favorite hitter, and the elimination of the shift
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Ryan Howard - Wikipedia
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Former Philadelphia Phillies star Ryan Howard officially retires with 'Thank You, Philly' letter - 6abc Philadelphia
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Ryan Howard retires from baseball, Baseball
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Former Philadelphia Phillies star Ryan Howard officially retires with 'Thank You, Philly' letter - 6abc Philadelphia
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Former Philadelphia Phillies star Ryan Howard officially retires with 'Thank You, Philly' letter - 6abc Philadelphia
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Phillies first baseman and home run hitter Ryan Howard announces his retirement
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Former Philadelphia Phillies star Ryan Howard officially retires with 'Thank You, Philly' letter - 6abc Philadelphia
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Former Philadelphia Phillies star Ryan Howard officially retires with 'Thank You, Philly' letter - 6abc Philadelphia