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The 20 worst moments from the Pirates' 20 consecutive losing seasons - Sports Illustrated
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My last day of doing what I want
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Pirates 82nd win ends the Curse of Tim Wakefield
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Jon Lester beat the yips with focus and determination - Sports Illustrated
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Everybody is a star
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Tim Wakefield Blue Sky Sports & Entertainment
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Jon Lester beat the yips with focus and determination - Sports Illustrated
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Everybody is a star
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Pirates 82nd win ends the Curse of Tim Wakefield
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Spawn
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1956–1980 – Page 3 – SABR's Baseball Cards Research Committee
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Tee-Ball All-Star – SABR's Baseball Cards Research Committee
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Everybody is a star
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Everybody is a star
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Ron Cook: Tim Wakefield was a treasured Pirate before he defined knuckle-ballers