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1997 World Series Game 7 Cleveland Indians at Florida Marlins
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Florida Marlins at Cleveland Indians, 1997 World Series Game 5, October 23, 1997
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Details the history of the Florida Marlins through the 1997 baseball season after they spent $89 million on free agents in an all-out attempt to win
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If They Don't Win It's a Shame: The Year the Marlins Bought the World Series
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MLB Final Score/Recap: Cleveland Indians 4, Miami Marlins 3 - Covering the Corner
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Florida Marlins at Cleveland Indians, 1997 World Series Game 3, October 21, 1997
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10 players you forgot were Marlins