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Hall of Fame Pittsburgh baseball player celebrated with opera
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Pittsburgh kids learn history through opera in 'The Summer King
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Josh Gibson Blazes a Trail: Homering in Big League Ballparks, 1930
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From Mound To Mainstage: 'Summer King' Captures Life Of Pittsburgh
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Baseball's Unappreciated Power Duo - The New York Times
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