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Gallery: David Ortiz returns to Boston after Baseball Hall of Fame induction
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David Ortiz took a victory lap as grand marshal of the 2023 Boston Marathon
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David Ortiz named grand marshal for 2023 Boston Marathon
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This Is Our F--king City': The Oral History, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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David Ortiz Giving Back as Boston Marathon Grand Marshal (Troy Lynch - PKG/Liveshots)
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David Ortiz rallies the Boston crowd after Boston Marathon tragedy
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Big Papi' David Ortiz describes energy at the starting line of the Boston Marathon
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Coming to Red Sox changed David Ortiz's career, and he changed course of history for franchise - The Boston Globe
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David Ortiz Will Be The 2023 Boston Marathon Grand Marshal
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David Ortiz selected to be Boston Marathon grand marshal
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David Ortiz Giving Back as Boston Marathon Grand Marshal (Troy Lynch - PKG/Liveshots)
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David Ortiz Will Serve as 2023 Boston Marathon Grand Marshal