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    Andre Dawson still overwhelmed by his election to Baseball Hall of Fame

    COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Andre Dawson held one of his old bats ever-so-gently as his mind raced back through time."It's been kind of overwhelming since Day 1. I never could envision what it would feel like," Dawson said Monday during his pre-induction tour of the Baseball Hall of Fame. "It wows me. I'm sure I'll feel the full effects of it some day."Dawson's fourth visit to Cooperstown was like no other. One of only three major leaguers to hit 400 homers and steal more than 300 bases (Willie Mays and Barry Bonds are the others), Dawson toured the Hall in preparation for his induction this summer. He was elected on his ninth try in January and is the only player in the class of 2010."The Hawk" will be enshrined in Cooperstown on July 25 along with manager Whitey Herzog and umpire Doug Harvey ."What an experience. I'm thankful to have this opportunity," Dawson said. "For me, today helps me get my feet under me. I feel like I'm on sacred ground. You're talking about the greatest players e...

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