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Behind the nickname: How Rangers great Ivan Rodriguez became Pudge
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Pudge's No. 7: Rangers retire Hall of Fame catcher's jersey
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The Texas Rangers retire Ivan Pudge Rodriguez' No. 7 jersey - ESPN
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Rangers retire Ivan Rodriguez's No. 7 following Hall of Fame induction
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Pudge's No. 7: Rangers retire Hall of Fame catcher's jersey - ABC7 New York
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Former Tulsa Driller Ivan Pudge Rodriguez among three elected to MLB Hall of Fame
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Drillers retire Ivan 'Pudge' Rodriguez's jersey in ceremony before 4-3 win over Naturals
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One of us: Pudge Rodriguez is in the Hall of Fame
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Texas Rangers History Today: Pudge Inducted Into Franchise Hall Of Fame - Sports Illustrated Texas Rangers News, Analysis and More
NEW IN BOX Ivan Pudge Rodriguez 50th Anniversary Texas Rangers Baseball Bobble Head Collectible Series & 08/06/22 Game Day Ticket Stub
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Ivan Pudge Rodriguez 50th Anniversary Texas Rangers Baseball Bobble & Ticket
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Is Ivan Rodriguez The Greatest Texas Ranger Of All Time?
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Texas Rangers plan to retire Ivan Rodriguez's jersey No. 7
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Ivan 'Pudge' Rodriguez Set To Retire
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Former Texas Rangers' Ivan Rodriguez, right, looks on as former Major League Baseball players Roberto Alomar, left, and Ferguson Jenkins, second from left, unveil his Hall of Fame plaque during a ceremony
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Former Texas Rangers' Ivan Rodriguez, center, is congratulated by former Major League Baseball players Roberto Alomar, left, and Ferguson Jenkins, right, after they unveiled his Hall of Fame plaque during a ceremony