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J.R. Richard, power pitcher for Astros in '70s, dies at 71
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J.R. Richard, Astros legend, dies at 71 – 101 ESPN
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Houston Astros great J.R. Richard dies at 71
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Astros pitching great J.R. Richard dies at age 71: Teammates honor
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Who was J.R. Richard and what was his cause of death?
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Houston Astros great JR Richard dead at 71 after 'complications
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