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Astros All-Star Pitcher From 1970s J.R. Richard Passes Away At 71 - CBS Texas
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J.R. Richard, power pitcher for Astros in '70s, dies at 71
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Astros hall of famer and Louisiana native J.R. Richard dies at 71
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The rise and quick fall of 1980's All-Star starting pitchers - Los Angeles Times
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J.R. Richard, power pitcher for Astros in '70s, dies at 71
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Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Friday's MLB games - ESPN
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J.R. Richard, power pitcher for 1970s Houston Astros, dies - Los Angeles Times
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Should MLB adjust the rule such that when a starting pitcher does not go 5 innings, the starter can still be assigned the win if determined to be the most effective pitcher?