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Astros pitching great J.R. Richard dies at age 71: Teammates honor
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Legendary Houston Astros pitcher J.R. Richard dies at age 71 - KESQ
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Former Houston Astros pitcher J.R. Richard dead at 71 – KIRO 7
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J.R. Richard, power pitcher for Astros in '70s, dies at 71
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Astros pitching great J.R. Richard dies at age 71: Teammates honor
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Astros legend J.R. Richard dead at 71