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J.R. Richard, Houston Astros pitcher March 2, 1981 - Sports Illustrated Vault
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J.R. Richard, intimidating pitcher whose career was cut short by a stroke, dies at 71 - The Washington Post
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Houston Astros legend J.R. Richard passes away at age 71
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J.R. Richard, power pitcher for 1970s Houston Astros, dies - Los Angeles Times
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Stroke Ended the All-Star Career of JR Richard
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Houston Astros great JR Richard dead at 71 after 'complications from Covid
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J.R. Richard, power pitcher for Astros in '70s, dies
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Astros legend J.R. Richard dies at 71
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Obituary: J.R. Richard (1950-2021) – RIP Baseball