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Johnny Bench talks baseball, Chipper Jones, Louisville
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Johnny Bench: Pete Rose Ain't Making Hall of Fame, Period.
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Johnny Bench: Pete Rose Shouldn't Be in the Baseball Hall of Fame
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Hustle made Rose respected, infamous
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May 5, 1978: Pete Rose collects his 3,000th hit – Society for
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Sports Heroes Who Served: Star Baseball Catcher Johnny Bench Was a
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Pete Rose tries again for Hall of Fame with Rob Manfred letter : r
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Pete Rose creates dilemma for Hall of Famers
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Pete Rose says Johnny Bench needed him to make Hall of Fame
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All-Star Game gives Pete Rose brief return to spotlight
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Bench Says Rose Still Needs To Own Up to His Gambling
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Normal night for Pete Rose: Still banished, still adored