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Barry Bonds will have his No. 25 jersey retired by San Francisco Giants in August
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The Giants are retiring his number, but here's a look back at why Barry Bonds is not in the Baseball Hall of Fame - ABC7 San Francisco
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Barry Bonds' Giants jersey retirement was inevitable, despite complicated legacy
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Barry Bonds honored as Giants retire No. 25
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How steroids change the Hall of Fame - ESPN - Buster Olney Blog- ESPN
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30 Stories for 30 Years, Giants Community Fund
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Barry Bonds has number retired by Giants, takes left field in San Francisco one last time
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The Giants are right to retire franchise icon Barry Bonds's number - Sports Illustrated
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San Francisco Giants will retire Barry Bonds' No. 25 jersey in August
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Giants to retire Barry Bonds' No. 25 jersey
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JAWS and the 2023 Hall of Fame Ballot: Torii Hunter
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Barry Bonds' Giants jersey retirement was inevitable, despite complicated legacy
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Barry Bonds honored as Giants retire No. 25
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Barry Bonds: Giants, fans will celebrate No. 25 one more time
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Giants break from tradition and decide to retire Barry Bonds' No. 25