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Guardians chosen as new name for Cleveland's baseball team
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Here's how the Cleveland Indians landed Oscar winner Tom Hanks to voice their historic Cleveland Guardians name change
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Cleveland Indians change team name to the Guardians
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Cleveland Indians choose Guardians as new team name
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Cleveland's baseball team is changing name to the Guardians
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Cleveland Indians will become Cleveland Guardians after 2021 season - The Boston Globe
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Cleveland Baseball Team to Rebrand as the Guardians, Smart News
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Guardians' ceremonial first pitch ties together baseball, Cleveland history and Tom Hanks
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Cleveland's Baseball Team Goes From Indians To Guardians
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Good Sports: Cleveland MLB and Roller Derby Teams Share GUARDIANS Name
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Cleveland Indians Change Name to Guardians, With Help From Tom Hanks
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Tom Hanks joined by Wilson for first pitch at Giants-Guardians game – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
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Tom Hanks Cleveland Guardians first pitch