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Hall of Fame pitcher Bruce Sutter dies at age 69
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Bruce Sutter, baseball Hall of Fame closer and pioneer of split-finger fastball, dead at age 69
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Hall of Famer and Cy Young winner, Bruce Sutter, dies at 69, Trending Archives
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Bruce Sutter, a split-finger ace and Hall of Famer, dies at 69 : NPR
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Bruce Sutter Made His Hall of Fame Pitch from the Best 1981 Topps Baseball Card
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