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September 1 - This Day in Twins History
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After retiring from MLB, Torii Hunter could have idled. Instead, he dove into entrepreneurship - The Athletic
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Kirby Puckett, tragic hero - Twinkie Town
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Yankees lose pitcher to liner to face, beat Twins in 10th
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Saying Goodbye to Torii Hunter – Sideline Champ
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Torii Hunter, the heart of the Twins, decides to retire at 40
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Torii Hunter retires from the Minnesota Twins
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Torii Hunter Twins retirement press conference (11-05-15)
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Former Angel Torii Hunter calls it a career after 19 seasons – Orange County Register
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Torii Hunter keeping head on swivel as he turns 40
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What Happened To Torii Hunter? (Complete Story)
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Dear Twins: Please don't retire Torii Hunter's number 48 - Twinkie Town