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Braves to retire John Smoltz's No. 29 - Newsday
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John Smoltz Executive Speakers Bureau
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John Smoltz editorial image. Image of major, baseball - 74597855
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On this date John Smoltz made his Braves debut
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This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz strikes out 15 in win over Expos - Battery Power
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John Smoltz worries he may be last Tommy John pitcher in Hall of Fame
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Mr. Versatile: John Smoltz thrived as starter and reliever
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That's a lot of 'K's': Smoltz gets 3,000
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Braves' Smoltz records 3,000th strikeout