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Randy Johnson buzzes John Kruk up high and then makes him look SILLY at 1993 All-Star Game!
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Randy Johnson Facts
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Randy Johnson went from 'Wild Thing' to 'Big Unit' before Hall of Fame - Los Angeles Times
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