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Boston's left field legacy is stuff of legend
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Boston's top 10 athletes, No. 7: No. 8 Carl Yastrzemski
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Red Sox unveil statue of Boxford's own Carl Yastrzemski
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Another Yaz in LF in Fenway Park; Giants' Mike Yastrzemski
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8 great Carl Yastrzemski facts from his 23-year Red Sox career
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Yastrzemski, Carl Baseball Hall of Fame
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Yastrzemski, Carl Baseball Hall of Fame
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Boston Red Sox' Carl Yastrzemski tips his hat to a standing
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