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45 Pittsburgh Pirates Steve Blass Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images
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Pirates Steve Blass Day commemoration
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1971 World Series champions named parade grand marshals, Garrett County Community News
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After 60 seasons of baseball, World Series hero Steve Blass steps into retirement
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Steve Blass celebrated, as new Pirates Hall of Fame is announced
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Steve Blass celebrated, as new Pirates Hall of Fame is announced
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48 Pittsburgh Pirates Steve Blass Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images
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Pirates Steve Blass Day commemoration
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Pittsburgh Pirates broadcaster and former pitcher Steve Blass is honored for his 50 years with the Pirates organization before the Pirates home opener baseball game against the Houston Astros in Pittsburgh Monday
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For openers, Steve Blass opts to save 'all the career stuff' for another day - The Athletic