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Why Cubs Hall of Fame pitcher stopped at Jimmy's Bar in West Peoria
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This Day in Reds History: Happy birthday, Lee Smith - Red Reporter
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1 Legend from Every MLB Team Who Deserves to Have Their Number
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Smith, Lee Baseball Hall of Fame
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Former Cubs closer Lee Smith 'still in awe' after touring Baseball
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If we're putting closers in the Baseball Hall of Fame, then why
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Discussions Moving Forward on Cubs Retiring Lee Smith's Number
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The Cubs will honor Lee Smith before Sunday's game - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Former Cubs closer and Hall of Famer Bruce Sutter has died - Bleed