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Burgh's best to wear it, No. 27: Kent Tekulve shut the door for Pirates' last World Series squad
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Former Pirates manager Chuck Tanner dies at 82 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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MLB Power Rankings: The 25 Worst Uniforms in Baseball History
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Relievers ElRoy Face, Kent Tekulve highlight Pirates' second Hall of Fame class; Dick Groat, Bob Friend also honored
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Kent Tekulve - Wikipedia
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Former Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Elroy Face throws a ceremonial first pitch before the Pirates' home opener baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Minnesota Twins, Monday, April 2, 2018, in
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Very special to all of us': Pirates pride binds 2023 Hall of Fame class during induction ceremony
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128 Kent Tekulve Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images
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Black and Gold: Another Look: Kent Tekulve
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Pittsburgh #Pirates closer Kent Tekulve! “The Rubberband Man” earned
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Pirates Fast 5: Quick games, long saves and a piece of Andrew McCutchen memorabilia - The Athletic