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Darren Daulton's family believes the Phillies icon's struggles and cancer were linked to the Vet's turf
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Phillies WOF Darren Daulton once again battling brain cancer
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Dangerous 'forever chemicals' found in old samples of turf from Phillies' Veterans Stadium
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Phillies icon Darren Daulton dead at 55 – Delco Times
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Dangerous 'forever chemicals' found in old samples of turf from Phillies' Veterans Stadium
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Phillies great Darren Daulton dies at age 55 after four-year battle with brain cancer
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David Gambacorta on LinkedIn: From Phillies icon to 'lizard king': Darren Daulton's family believes his…
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From Phillies icon to 'lizard king': Darren Daulton's family believes his struggles and cancer were linked to the Vet's turf : r/philadelphia
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John Kruk was a hit for the 1993 Phillies and 'solid gold' for David Letterman on late night TV
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Forever Chemicals' Found in Turf Used in Phillies' Old Stadium
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