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April Fools' pranks have a long history: Here are five of the best
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New York Mets – The Olympians
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Baseball history unpacked, April 1 - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Day 21 without sports: Sidd Finch fooled us all in 1985 April Fools
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Sidd Finch April Fools' article: 1985 New York Mets prospect - Sports Illustrated
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This Was The Best April Fools Joke In New York Sports History
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The curious case of Joe Berton - Oak Park
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Sidd Finch: April Fools and Baseball - Scout Girl Report
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This Day in Braves History: April 1 - Battery Power
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Sidd Finch: A pitcher, part yogi and part recluse. - Sports Illustrated
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It's been 35 years since Sports Illustrated pulled off one of the greatest baseball hoaxes of all time / X