yankees.lhblogs.com - 9/3/2008
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This press release from the Yankees and Major League Baseball:
Johnny Damon today was named the New York Yankees’ recipient of the 2008 Roberto Clemente Award. He is one of 30 Major League Club nominees for the national 2008 Roberto Clemente Award, which is given annually to the Major League Baseball player who combines outstanding skills on the baseball field with devoted work in the ...
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LoHud fills us in on a noteworthy accomplishment for Johnny Damon. Johnny has been nominated for the prestigious Roberto Clement Award: "The Roberto Clemente Award recognizes those players who best represent the game of baseball through sportsmanship, community involvement and positive contributions to their teams." ...
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