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Bruce Sutter, former Cardinals pitcher and Hall of Famer, dies at 69
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Dieter Fires Gem as Team USA Blanks Australia, 9-0
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Cardinals relief ace Bruce Sutter, who clinched 1982 World Series
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Kindred: Bruce Sutter, a relief ace who saved his best for off the
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Cubs, Cardinals' Hall of Famer, Cy Young Winner, Bruce Sutter Dead
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Cardboard appreciation: 1981 Topps 1980 NL Championships
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Cubs, Cardinals' Hall of Famer, Cy Young Winner, Bruce Sutter Dead
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Hall of Fame pitcher Bruce Sutter dies at age 69
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Headed to Cleveland in Search of Wins…, by Scott Fiedler
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Bruce Sutter, split-finger ace and Hall of Famer, dies at 69
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