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Former Phillie Ryan Howard announces retirement - ESPN
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Ryan Howard: Bryce Harper's 'growth' helped Phillies reach World
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A long time coming: Phillies win the World Series
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Phillies Rode Lady Luck To Win the 2008 World Series - The Good Phight
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World Series Game 3: Phillies Beat Houston Astros, 7-0, Two Wins
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Harper, Phillies tie World Series mark with 5 HR, top Astros
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Ryan Howard - Wikipedia
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Where are they now? Philadelphia Phillies 2008 World Series team
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Howard's bat earns him MVP honors