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Mark Fidrych's fairy reign as king of baseball ended too soon
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The Bird: The Life And Legacy Of Mark Fidrych
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The Bird' tells tale of former Detroit Tiger Mark Fidrych's
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Another Baseball Season: The Last Time I Saw Mark Fidrych'The
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UPDATE: Things I meant to write just after Mark Fidrych died
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On 40th anniversary, author recalls sensation created by Mark 'The
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Tigers History on X: May 5, 1977: Mark Fidrych appears on the
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Magic of Mark Fidrych lives on in '76 broadcast replay
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