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Old Time Phillies Fans—Anything Baseball
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We have no reason to show you John Kruk's 1993 Letterman appearance other than that it's the best thing on the internet this week, This is the Loop
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In June of 1989, I officially became a Padres fan - Gaslamp Ball
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John Kruk nearly knocks himself out during mid-game hot-dog toss, recovers to don ceremonial hot-dog hat, is true warrior, This is the Loop
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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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John Kruk was a hit for the 1993 Phillies and 'solid gold' for David Letterman on late night TV, National Sports
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Original Twin Elmer Valo saw a lot of baseball history - Twinkie Town
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Phamily phantasy: Local family learns what it's like to be Phillies, together, Sports
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Phillies Treasure Trove: Vintage John Kruk - The Good Phight
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A look back at '93 Phillies offers sobering lesson in ruthlessness of time