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Neil Walker returns to Pirates to throw out 1st pitch, will announce draft pick, games
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When Sports Were Played: PT put damper on first-round pick's big day, High School Sports
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NEIL WALKER: Former Pirates star who grew up in Pittsburgh retires after 12 seasons
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Former Pirate, WPIAL star Neil Walker dusts off skills in emergency MLB pitching debut
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The Pirates might like to tap Pine-Richland's Neil Walker in the draft, but will he still be available?
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When Sports Were Played: PT put damper on first-round pick's big day, High School Sports
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Bruce Markey
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Check out the list of WPIAL players selected in top three rounds of MLB draft
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Matthew Szymanowski – Hawk Eye
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Retired Pittsburgh Pirates star Walker visits Ebensburg church to talk baseball and faith, News