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David Ortiz celebrates induction into Baseball Hall of Fame with
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Big Papi David Ortiz still awestruck as Hall of Fame induction looms
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You know who else is excited for David Ortiz's Hall of Fame
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Big Papi a big hit at his Baseball Hall of Fame induction
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David Ortiz only player elected to Hall of Fame as Barry Bonds
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David Ortiz at Baseball Hall of Fame: Big Papi's Rings – NBC Boston
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Papi! Papi! David Ortiz tours Baseball Hall of Fame
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Red Sox fans celebrate David Ortiz in Cooperstown
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David Ortiz sole inductee into Baseball Hall of Fame in big snub