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Hideki Matsui of the New York Yankees holds up a key to the city which was presented to him by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) as the Yankees are honored
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Hideki Matsui Leaves a Lasting World Series Memory - The New York Times
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8,940 Hideki Matsui Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images
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Hideki Matsui's big day leads Yankees over Phillies for 2009 title - Pinstripe Alley
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Power Ranking the 'Jeter Era' Yankees Championships, Bronx Pinstripes
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Angels, Hideki Matsui agree to 1-year deal - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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2009 World Series - Wikipedia
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Hideki Matsui, 'Godzilla' in two countries, calls it a career