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Ben Zobrist's journey from tiny Eureka to Major League Baseball
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MLB Cubs World Series ring of Eureka native Ben Zobrist not for sale
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Ben Zobrist timeline: From his early path to the majors to winning World Series MVP to his leave of absence — and return — to the Cubs
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Ben Zobrist's journey from tiny Eureka to Major League Baseball
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Double Play by Ben Zobrist, Julianna Zobrist, Mike Yorkey - Ebook
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Chicago Cubs Ben Zobrist Expected to Play for South Bend Cubs on Rehab Assignment This Weekend
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Ben Zobrist Enjoying Retirement But Eyeing Return to Baseball
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Cubs World Series hero Ben Zobrist is Franklin resident