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Cliff Corcoran: Matsui proved he was one of a kind - Sports Illustrated
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2009 World Series - Wikipedia
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Hideki Matsui's big day leads Yankees over Phillies for 2009 title - Pinstripe Alley
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8,944 Hideki Matsui Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images
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2009 Phillies didn't win it all, but their journey to the World Series was still special
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Angels, Hideki Matsui agree to 1-year deal - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Matsui, Yankees receive title rings - Jamestown Sun
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Teixeira, Matsui and Burnett help Yankees tie World Series
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