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JR Richard, dominant Astros righty, dies
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Dodgers Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda dies at 93 – Orange County Register
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Astros legend J.R. Richard dead at 71
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J.R. Richard Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac
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J.R. Richard was so much more than a pitcher who lost it all in the blink of an eye - Tar Heel Times - 8/31/2021
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Jim Fassel, former Giants head coach, dead at 71
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J. R. Richard - Wikipedia
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SportsReport: World Series starts tonight in Houston
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J.R. Richard dies
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Obituary: J.R. Richard (1950-2021) – RIP Baseball