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J.R. Richard dies
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CardCorner: 1981 Topps J.R. Richard
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Remembering J.R. Richard - The Crawfish Boxes
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J.R. Richard, power pitcher for Astros in '70s, dies at 71
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Astros lose to Dodgers, ending 51-year NL rivalry - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Former Houston Astros pitcher J.R. Richard dead at 71, Trending
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Houston Astros legend J.R. Richard passes away at age 71
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J.R. Richard, RIP Baseball History Comes Alive!
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Astros Hall of Fame, Inductees
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A King of Sliders Surmounts a Fall - The New York Times
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MLB Top 5: Houston Astros Pitchers - LWOSports