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Three-Run homers like Fred McGriff's effort, above, as a rookie during spring training in March, 1984, could be harder to come by in SkyDome. The uniq(...)
Three-Run homers like Fred McGriff's effort, above, as a rookie during spring training in March, 1984, could be harder to come by in SkyDome. The uniq(...)

Three-Run homers like Fred McGriff's effort, above, as a rookie during spring training in March, 1984, could be harder to come by in SkyDome. The uniq(...)

Date5/8/1989
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  • Three-Run homers like Fred McGriff's effort; above; as a rookie during spring training in March; 1984; could be harder to come by in SkyDome. The unique shot; left; was taken from the pitcher's mound below ground.
  • Three-Run homers like Fred McGriff's effort, above, as a rookie during spring training in March, 1984, could be harder to come by in SkyDome. The uniq(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: Three-Run homers like Fred McGriff's effort; above; as a rookie during spring training in March; 1984; could be harder to come by in SkyDome. The unique shot; left; was taken from the pitcher's mound below ground.
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
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      Are 40 homers in the cards for McGriff? Slugger Fred McGriff dealt the Royals their lone setback - a monster solo homer - in a lopsided 11-1 Jay loss (...)
      Are 40 homers in the cards for McGriff? Slugger Fred McGriff dealt the Royals their lone setback - a monster solo homer - in a lopsided 11-1 Jay loss (...)
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      Bull, Ron
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      Garvin, Jerry, 1955-
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