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Willie Powell - Wikipedia
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Bob Motley, Last Surviving Negro League Ump, Recalls Baseball History : NPR
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These MLB pros are from New Jersey
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Colorful White Sox Broadcaster, MLB Vet Jimmy Piersall Dies, Chicago News
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Jackie Robinson - Wikipedia
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MLB Finally Recognizes Negro League Players as Major Leaguers - The Bay State Banner
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Baseball's recognition of Negro Leagues 'long overdue' to heirs and supporters
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Astros vs. Rangers: Houston, Dallas area have lots of playoff history
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Former major league pitcher now a VA firefighter
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Forbes Field couldn't contain Willie Stargell