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The story behind the Phillies' longstanding rule on retired numbers: Will they ever change it for 6, 11 and 26? - The Athletic
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Ryan Howard: Ex-Phillies 1B announces retirement - Sports Illustrated
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Former Philadelphia Phillies star Ryan Howard officially retires with 'Thank You, Philly' letter - 6abc Philadelphia
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Baseball camp notes: Braves' Jones to retire after season
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Ryan Howard hopes this minor-league story is a short one
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Phillies great Ryan Howard officially announces retirement – The Mercury
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Knee issue interrupts Howard's Philly Farewell Tour – Daily Local
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Ryan Howard officially retires from baseball - The Good Phight
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Phillies: Five Landing Spots for Ryan Howard in 2017
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MLB notebook: Ryan Howard announces his retirement
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Harper, Phillies tie World Series mark with 5 HR, top Astros - WHYY