Pudge Rodriguez's championship season with Marlins helped ensure Hall of Fame induction – Sun Sentinel

Catcher Pudge Rodriguez of the Florida Marlins holds onto the ball News Photo - Getty Images

Pudge Rodriguez's championship season with Marlins helped ensure Hall of Fame induction – Sun Sentinel

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Pudge Rodriguez's championship season with Marlins helped ensure Hall of Fame induction – Sun Sentinel

Pudge Rodriguez's championship season with Marlins helped ensure Hall of Fame induction – Sun Sentinel

Catcher Pudge Rodriguez of the Florida Marlins holds onto the ball News Photo - Getty Images

Pudge Rodriguez's championship season with Marlins helped ensure Hall of Fame induction