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Before Phillies pitcher Steve Carlton became known as Lefty, he was Super Steve
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Phillies alumni Steve Carlton
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Philadelphia Phillies - Wikipedia
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Phillies alumni Steve Carlton
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1964 Philadelphia Phillies season - Wikipedia
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February 25, 1972 - The Cardinals trade pitcher Steve Carlton to the Phillies for pitcher Rick Wise. Carlton will go on to win 241 games and four Cy Young Awards for the Phillies. : r/baseball
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Phillies trading Rick Wise for Steve Carlton 50 years ago was a steal
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February 25, 1972 - The Cardinals trade pitcher Steve Carlton to the Phillies for pitcher Rick Wise. Carlton will go on to win 241 games and four Cy Young Awards for the Phillies. : r/baseball
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Phillies trading Rick Wise for Steve Carlton 50 years ago was a steal