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Of course it was Ryan Zimmerman who hit the first World Series home run in Washington Nationals history - Federal Baseball
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Ryan Zimmerman powers Nationals' comeback over Orioles - The Washington Post
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Why Ryan Zimmerman Is Already the Greatest Nats Player of All Time
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Ryan Zimmerman Announces Retirement - MLB Trade Rumors
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Washington Nationals: Ryan Zimmerman Leaves A Lasting Legacy In D.C.
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Ryan Zimmerman, Joe Ross and Mike Leake Opt Out of MLB Season Citing Pandemic - The New York Times
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Ryan Zimmerman is at the end of his deal, and it's hard to imagine the Nats without him - The Washington Post
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Nationals open new stadium by beating Braves 3-2 on Zimmerman's homer in 9th, BBN
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Ryan Zimmerman became the face of the franchise. This is how he started. - The Washington Post
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Ryan Zimmerman's no. 11 retired by Nationals - The Washington Post