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SPORTS SCENES
Rookie of the Year
Joe Charboneau’s fame was ephemeral, but his love of the game endures
September
1
1984
PETE DEXTER
Marion Ettlinger
Rookie of the Year
PETE DEXTER
September
1
1984
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SPORTS SCENES
Rookie of the Year
Joe Charboneau’s fame was ephemeral, but his love of the game endures
September
1
1984
PETE DEXTER
Marion Ettlinger
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