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J.R. Richard's message as captivating as the fastball of his Astros days
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How Former Astros Pitcher J.R. Richard Went From Unhittable to Homeless
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J.R. Richard's message as captivating as the fastball of his Astros days
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J.R. Richard's Legacy Is the Reverence of The Batters He Faced - The New York Times
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Being Faithful to the Past: Why Retired Numbers Should Stay Retired - The Crawfish Boxes
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Houston Astros legend J.R. Richard passes away at age 71
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Houston Astros great JR Richard dead at 71 after 'complications from Covid
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J.R. Richard Tribute
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J.R. Richard's message as captivating as the fastball of his Astros days
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Who was J.R. Richard and what was his cause of death?
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