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Remembering the Steve Carlton Trade
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Phillies trading Rick Wise for Steve Carlton 50 years ago was a steal
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Cardinals trade Steve Carlton to Phillies
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Is Steve Carlton the best trade in Philadelphia Phillies history?
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On This Day In Sports: February 25, 1972: Steve Carlton traded for
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Phillies alumni Steve Carlton
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1975 Topps #185 Steve Carlton - HOFer - Philadelphia Phillies - Ex
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Phillies alumni Steve Carlton
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The Baseball Analysts: November 2009 Archives
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February 25, 1972 - The Cardinals trade pitcher Steve Carlton to the
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