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Ryan Klesko – Society for American Baseball Research
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HOF Shortstop Smith, Slugger Klesko Next Additions to My Padres' 100, by FriarWire
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Sold at Auction: Baseball Cards Magazine Ryan Klesko June 1991
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This Day in Padres History, 8/2. Big days for hitters Grubb, Clark…, by FriarWire
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On this date: Marlins set new franchise record with 10 steals vs Padres - Fish Stripes
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Ryan Klesko Poster by Don Olea - Pixels
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Page 2 : Homers can be hard to come by
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The 24 best players in San Diego Padres history
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Ryan Klesko and Fred McGriff share a laugh, during interview (1996, Fox Sports) : r/baseball
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Fernando Tatis Jr. homers, drives in 3 runs as Padres beat A's 8-3 in Bob Melvin's return - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Braves Slugger, World Series Hero Ryan Klesko Signs on for Hot Stove Banquet
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Padres signed Greg Maddux this day in 2006 - Gaslamp Ball
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MLB Power Rankings: The Padres reach a season high and the Phillies are flying - The Athletic
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20 years ago, Klesko acquired by Padres