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Alex Gordon - Baseball 2005 - University of Nebraska - Official Athletics Website
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As other 2015 Royals heroes have exited, Alex Gordon set to finish career in Kansas City
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Alex Gordon - Baseball 2005 - University of Nebraska - Official Athletics Website
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Alex Gordon - Baseball 2005 - University of Nebraska - Official Athletics Website
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KC Royals' Alex Gordon faces retirement decision this winter
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Alex Gordon - Baseball 2005 - University of Nebraska - Official Athletics Website
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Royals' Alex Gordon leaves a lasting legacy in the outfield
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Alex Gordon talks about Nebraska roots
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Alex Gordon - Wikipedia
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Alex Gordon - Baseball 2005 - University of Nebraska - Official Athletics Website
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Gordon Picked No. 2 by Kansas City - University of Nebraska - Official Athletics Website
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Alex Gordon - Baseball 2005 - University of Nebraska - Official Athletics Website