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June 17, 1978: Ron Guidry strikes out 18, sets new Yankees mark - Pinstripe Alley
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This Day in Yankees History: Ron Guidry breaks out on his birthday - Pinstripe Alley
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Ron Guidry 18 strikeouts on this day in Yankees history - Sports Illustrated NY Yankees News, Analysis and More
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Ron Guidry tells the origin story of his legendary nicknames
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New York Yankee Legends: Louisiana Lightning, Ron Guidry
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Ron Guidry strikes out a Yankees record EIGHTEEN batters against the Angels in 1978.
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Ron Guidry tells the origin story of his legendary nicknames
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This Day in Yankees History: Ron Guidry announces retirement - Pinstripe Alley
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BRONX, NY - CIRCA 1970's: Pitcher Ron Guidry of the New York Yankees
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Ron Guidry strikes out a Yankees record EIGHTEEN batters against the Angels in 1978.
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Ex-New York Yankees pitcher Ron Guidry: 'My story took off' from Syracuse Chiefs