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Houston Astros great JR Richard dead at 71 after 'complications from Covid
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J.R. Richard, power pitcher for Astros in '70s, dies at 71
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J. R. Richard Stats & Facts - This Day In Baseball
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BEYC #0034 - Bored Eye Yawn Club
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J.R. Richard, former Astros all-star pitcher who had career cut short by stroke, dies Thursday
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JR Richard Signed 2020 Topps Super 70s Sports Baseball Card, 48% OFF
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J.R. Richard's message as captivating as the fastball of his Astros days
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JR Richard Signed 2020 Topps Super 70s Sports Baseball Card, 48% OFF
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Houston Astros place pitcher J.R. Richard on the disabled list amidst rumors that he is malingering and feigning an arm injury - This Day In Baseball
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This Day In Baseball July 16 - This Day In Baseball
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Remembering J.R. Richard - The Crawfish Boxes
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BEYC #678 - Bored Eye Yawn Club
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This Day In Baseball July 16 - This Day In Baseball
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Erling Haaland - Art of Football Legends
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Who was J.R. Richard and what was his cause of death?