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Behind the scenes with Jeff Kent at the Baseball Hall of Fame: ‘It hasn’t hit me yet’
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· July 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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A former Giants player recently visited the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. The player, a second baseman, was Jeff Kent. Details of his visit are available from the San Francisco Standard. The v
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Key takeaway The player, a second baseman, was Jeff Kent.
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Published: July 26, 2026 ·
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