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PGH Opera - Josh Gibson: The Summer King
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Baseball's Unappreciated Power Duo - The New York Times
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Pittsburgh Opera
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Pittsburgh kids learn history through opera in 'The Summer King
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Opera tells story of Negro Leagues baseball star Josh Gibson
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The Summer King — AOP
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From Mound To Mainstage: 'Summer King' Captures Life Of Pittsburgh