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Behind The Plate: Kerry Wood Cubs Field - CBS Chicago
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20 Years Later: A look back at Kerry Wood's 20-K game
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May 6, 1998: Kerry Wood's 20 strikeout game
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For Cubs fans, 25 years has only made us appreciate Kerry Wood's
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Kerry Wood, Chicago Cubs Reach Agreement
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HOU@CHC: Kerry Wood ties ML record with 20 K's
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May 6, 1998: Kerry Wood's 20 strikeout game
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Chicago Heat Kerry Wood And Mark Prior Fire Up The Cubs Sports Illustrated Cover by Sports Illustrated
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Kerry Wood HR in Game 7 of 2003 NLCS
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Wood relives 20 K game at Museum
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May 6, 1998: Kerry Wood's 20 strikeout game
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May 6, 1998: Kerry Wood's 20 strikeout game
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WATCH: Epic video of Kerry Wood's 20 strikeout game (47 min
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Flame Thrower: Cubs' Kerry Wood strikes out 20 in dominant day