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	SI.com - MLB - Ventura announces retirement - Monday October 11, 2004 5:13PM
		Ventura, 37, played nine years with the Chicago White Sox, two with the New York Mets and 2 1/2 with the Yankees before finishing up with 1 1/2 seasons in Los Angeles -- less than 200 miles from where he grew up.
		Ventura, who said he might consider returning to baseball in some capacity, attended high school in Santa Maria and was a three-time All-American at Oklahoma State, where he set a national record with a 58-game hitting streak.
		Despite his mild-mannered reputation, Ventura is often remembered for a run-in with Nolan Ryan back in 1993.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /2004/baseball/mlb/10/11/bc.bbn.venturaretires.ap (464 words)

	CBC Sports: Ventura retires after Dodgers loss
		Ventura, 37, played 16 major-league seasons and was a two-time all-star third baseman and six-time Gold Glove Award winner.
		Ventura's decision was hastened by an arthritic right ankle, initially injured sliding into home plate during spring training seven years ago.
		Ventura was a lifetime.267 hitter with 294 HRs, 1,182 RBIs and 1,006 runs in 2079 MLB games with the Chicago White Sox, New York Mets, New York Yankees and Dodgers.
	www.cbc.ca /story/sports/national/2004/10/11/Sports/ventura041011.html (282 words)

	KFFL - Robin Ventura, 3B, Retired Players
		Ventura hit.220 with the Dodgers in the 2003 season over 109 at-bats with five home runs and 13 RBIs after coming over in a July 2003 trade from the New York Yankees, where he had hit.251 with nine home runs and 42 RBIs.
		There is growing concern Robin Ventura may be in a slump, as he struck out four times Monday and was 0-for-14 in the series with the Boston Red Sox.
		Robin Ventura, Bernie Williams, Jorge Posada, Alfonso Soriano and Jason Giambi all homered for the Yankees, who are 4-0 for the first time since 1992 and have won the first four games of the season on the road for first time since 1928.
	www.kffl.com /player/5372/mlb (735 words)

	MSGNetwork.com
		LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Robin Ventura retired in a fashion fitting for the way he played and behaved during a fine 16-year career _ quietly, with dignity and little fanfare.
		Ventura, 37, played nine years with the Chicago White Sox, two with the New York Mets and 2{ with the Yankees before finishing up with 1{ seasons in Los Angeles _ less than 200 miles from where he grew up.
		Ventura decided to retire last week, telling teammates this would be it _ win or lose in the postseason.
	www.msgnetwork.com /content_news.jsp?articleID=v254010-11-04-1623EDT&docType=news&sports=baseball&league=mlb&team=other&newsgroup=baseball.mlb.news/other (444 words)

	Ventura vs. Ryan
		In a scene that was captured by TV cameras and replayed to millions, when Ventura reached the 46-year-old Ryan (20 years his senior), the Hall of Famer put him in a headlock and started to pound on him mercilessly.
		To Texas Rangers fans, Ventura is still the thug who challenged their baseball hero and got his butt kicked.
		This is a man who organizes a bowling tournament each year to raise money for charity, a respected teammate, and, from everything I've heard, a good family man. I'm sure that, as a father of four children, one of the toughest things he has to do is explain the Ryan incident to his kids.
	z.lee28.tripod.com /sbnsperspectives/id13.html (634 words)

	ESPN.com - MLB/PLAYOFFS2004 - Ventura leaves for good after Dodgers ousted
		LOS ANGELES -- Robin Ventura retired in a fashion fitting for the way he played and behaved during a fine 16-year career -- quietly, with dignity and little fanfare.
		Ventura, 37, played nine years with the Chicago White Sox, two with the New York Mets and 2½ with the Yankees before finishing up with 1½ seasons in Los Angeles -- less than 200 miles from where he grew up.
		Ventura decided to retire last week, telling teammates this would be it -- win or lose in the postseason.
	sports.espn.go.com /mlb/playoffs2004/news/story?id=1899106 (502 words)

	Spotlight on: Robin Ventura - NYYFans.com
		The word adapting and Ventura were not the primary focus of fans, or even of the media, during Spring Training and the first month of the season.
		Ventura’s acquisition from the Mets via a trade for David Justice was only supposed to fill the Yankees’ gap at third base for so long that star prospect Drew Henson can get another year of Triple-A under his belt before taking the hot corner next season.
		Ventura surely had lived up to the little-hit part of the job description — his offensive numbers, especially his average, had taken a nose dive after his career year in 1999.
	www.nyyfans.com /articleprint?sid=452 (616 words)

	Robin Ventura Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac
		Robin Ventura was born on Friday, July 14, 1967, in Santa Maria, California.
		Ventura was 22 years old when he broke into the big leagues on September 12, 1989, with the Chicago White Sox.
		His biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, fielding stats, pitching stats (where applicable), career totals, uniform numbers, salary data and miscellaneous items-of-interest are presented by Baseball Almanac on this comprehensive Robin Ventura baseball stats page.
	www.baseball-almanac.com /players/player.php?p=venturo01 (252 words)

	ESPN.com: Los Angeles Dodgers Player Card
		Robin Ventura has not been involved in any transactions this season.
		Robin Ventura announced his retirement after the Dodgers were eliminated by the Cardinals.
		Infielder Robin Ventura and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed Sunday to a $1.2 million, one-year contract.
	sports.espn.go.com /mlb/players/profile?statsId=4432 (108 words)

	Atlanta/NY Mets National League recap on ESPN
		Robin Ventura's grand slam-turned-single drove home the winning run in the 15th inning to give the New York Mets their most improbable comeback yet, a 4-3 victory Sunday over the Atlanta Braves in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series.
		Ventura." The Mets third baseman crushed the 1-1 belt-high fastball over the right-field fence for an apparent grand slam and 7-3 victory.
		Robin Ventura says he's happy to be able to play another game.
	espn.go.com /mlb/1999/991017/recap/atlnym.html (1778 words)

	USATODAY.com - Robin Ventura successful in pitching stint (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Ventura, a big leaguer since 1989, worked a scoreless ninth inning Friday night in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 13-0 loss to the Anaheim Angels.
		Dodgers' Robin Ventura introduced himself to the pitcher's mound on Friday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning against the Angels.
		Ventura said pitching coach Jim Colborn approached him late in Friday night's game to tell him the Dodgers were thinking about having him pitching an inning.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/baseball/nl/dodgers/2004-06-26-ventura-pitches_x.htm (412 words)

	Robin Ventura retires - PittsburghLIVE.com
		Ventura made his decision public shortly after a 6-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 4 of the National League Division Series Sunday and was so low-key the team did not even mention it on its Web site.
		Ventura, 37, who won six Gold Gloves as a third baseman, told the Los Angeles Daily News that he made the decision late last week.
		Ventura had been used sparingly since being obtained from the New York Mets in 2003.
	www.pittsburghlive.com /x/tribune-review/sports/s_260680.html (171 words)

	The CHUD.COM Message Boards - ROBIN VENTURA Retires (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		I had forgotten he tried to fuck Ventura with Nolan holding him down.
		I belive he's about third all-time in grand slams, was fantastic with the glove, laid down a bunt better than any player I'd ever seen and was BY FAR the most clutch player on the early and mid-ninties White Sox teams.
		Robin, the Mojo will no longer rise without you.
	www.chud.com /forums/printthread.php?t=72274 (566 words)

	Los Angeles Dodgers News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Slugger Robin Ventura racked up 1,885 base hits in his 16-year Major League career.
		Ventura began his Major League career with the Chicago White Sox in 1989, playing 10 seasons in the Windy City before spending the next five with the New York Mets (1999-2001) and New York Yankees (2002-2003).
		In his final campaign as a Dodger, Ventura saw most of his action coming off the bench, hitting five home runs and driving in 28 with a.243 average in 152 at-bats.
	losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com /NASApp/mlb/la/news/la_news.jsp?ymd=20041011&content_id=890935&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp (303 words)

	Robin Ventura Pics - Robin Ventura News - Robin Ventura Information
		Known for his class, professionalism, and good sense of humor, Robin Ventura added plenty to the Yankees in 2002 following a trade from the New York Mets.
		Ventura, who was dealt for David Justice, enjoyed a blistering start to the season and ended up with strong numbers -- 27 home runs, 90 walks and 93 RBI -- in helping the Yankees solidify their defense and return to the playoffs.
		Robin Ventura made his Major League debut on September 12, 1989.
	www.tv.com /robin-ventura/person/158187/summary.html (184 words)

	Stop the Bleating!: Robin Ventura (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		While it is true that he has memorable moments in baseball, such as his home run against the braves in the 1999 NLCS, in my view he will always be remembered for being beaten like a little bitch in 1993 by Nolan Ryan (who was twenty years older than him at the time).
		Ventura (then 26) who didn't like a pitch that came too close thought that he would teach Nolan Ryan a lesson, so he charged the mound to take on the 46 year old Ryan.
		Judging from the way you worded your though, you seemed to be implying that at another point in time, the difference between the two men's ages was something other than 20 years.
	stopthebleating.typepad.com /stop_the_bleating/2004/10/robin_ventura.html (345 words)

	Anecdote - Nolan Ryan - Nolan Ryan & Robin Ventura (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		August 4, 1993: "Oversize 26-year-old punk Robin Ventura battles 46-year-old future Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan in the funniest fight in Major League history...
		Ventura gets hit in the arm by a Ryan curve, drops his bat, and immediately charges the mound.
		Ryan smiles, takes two steps to the left, and casually puts Ventura in a headlock, delivering six consecutive uppercuts to the young man's head...
	www.anecdotage.com /index.php?aid=2700 (159 words)

	Robin Ventura Autographed Baseball
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	Robin Ventura leaves game with head injury - NYYFans.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Ventura was on base on a walk before Rondell White's grounder to second.
		Ventura has a sore jaw and a bruised neck.
		Ventura, who had to be helped off the field, was replaced by Ron Coomer in the bottom of the second with the score tied at 1.
	www.nyyfans.com /articleprint?sid=441 (146 words)

	Robin Ventura Stats, Statistics and Fantasy News - RotoWire.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Ventura started his second consecutive game at first base on Sunday, with Milton Bradley out of the lineup.
		Ventura sat out Thursday's game after receiving a cortisone injection in his arthritic right ankle, the L.A. Times reports.
		Ventura will be the Dodgers' starting first basemen against right handed pitchers, the L.A. Times reports.
	www.rotowire.com /baseball/player.htm?ID=3604 (165 words)

	Robin Ventura Announces Retirement - Wire Services - Baseball - MSNBC.com
		LOS ANGELES - Robin Ventura retired in a fashion befitting his 16-year career _ timely and with little fanfare.
		Ventura, 37, played nine years with the Chicago White Sox, two with the New York Mets and 2 1/2 with the Yankees before finishing up with 1 1/2 seasons in Los Angeles _ less than 200 miles from where he grew up.
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	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/6227653 (502 words)

	Baseball Almanac - Box Score of Twin Grand Slams by Robin Ventura
		Fans their can now remember him as the eighth player in the history of baseball to hit two grand slams in the same game.
		Robin Ventura had eight runs batted in which tied the all time White Sox record set by Jim Spencer in 1977!
		After the game Oates commented, "I have a great deal of respect for Robin Ventura, but I also have a great deal of respect for Frank Thomas, neither one is a piece of cake!"
	www.baseball-almanac.com /boxscore/09041995.shtml (203 words)

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	Robin Ventura POWER Poster - Chicago White Sox - Marketcom 1992 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		This poster features the classic Ventura batting stance from one of the earliest games at New Comiskey Park in 1992, along with his facsimilie autograph, in a sharp, simple design.
		From Marketcom's vast poster series, this is the perfect piece for any fan of Ventura or those early 1990s White Sox teams.
		All images contained on this site are property of their respective rights holders, and may not be copied or reproduced without expressed written consent.
	www.sportsposterwarehouse.com /warehouse/ventura92si.htm (123 words)

	Rounding Third: The Robin Ventura Shelf (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Robin was an anchor at third base, a terrific clubhouse presence, and a better-than-decent hitter too.
		He was one of the White Sox' all-time greats, and Chicago's braintrust let him slip through their fingers to have his best season of all in New York.
		You might also be interested in visiting Robin's page at The New York Mets Hall of Records.
	www.rndng3rd.com /R3/Rooms/shelves/robven.html (188 words)

	Ultimate Mets Database - Robin Ventura
		Led Mets in strikeouts with 109 in 1999.
		Robin Ventura's batting order position in games in which he was in the starting lineup.
		The Ultimate Mets Database was named "Link of the Week" by John Skilton's Baseball Links in October 1999.
	www.ultimatemets.com /profile.php?PlayerCode=0611 (201 words)

	Robin Ventura autograph
		Robin Ventura autographed official Major League baseball (New York Mets, White Sox, Yankees, Dodgers legend)
		Robin Ventura autographed New York Mets authentic mini batting helmet
		If you haven't found the item you were looking for, for Robin Ventura email us and Grandstand Sports Memorabilia will try to find the item you are looking for.
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	ROBIN VENTURA Retires - The CHUD.COM Message Boards
		ROBIN VENTURA Retires - The CHUD.COM Message Boards
		He was the one guy that could put Frank Thomas in his place and get him to play his best baseball.
		Coming in way late to say i'll miss Robin.
	www.chud.com /forums/showthread.php?p=1286468 (714 words)

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