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April Fools' Day: The Longform guide to journalism hoaxes
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MetsRewind on X: March 28, 1985: Sports Illustrated releases its April 1st edition, pulling the ultimate April Fool's joke when George Plimpton weaves a fictitious tale of The Curious Case Of Sidd
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April Fool's joke by Sports Illustrated: The legend of Sidd Finch
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Sidd Finch 21 New York Baseball Jersey April Fools' Day Prank — BORIZ
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George Plimpton, Plimpton's Famous April Fool's Joke in Sports Illustrated, American Masters
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Sidd Finch: The Backstory – @MetsRewind
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25 years ago, Sidd Finch of the New York Mets captured the attention of baseball fans with his 168 MPH fastball. This is his story., By ESPN 30 for 30
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Sidd Finch, New York Mets Wiki
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