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They treat us as if we're royalty': Pirates Hall of Famers thank fans, teammates for support
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Pirates induct four players into Hall of Fame
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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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C.A.: 1989 Upper Deck Gary Pettis
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Everybody is a star
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Pittsburgh Pirates - Wikipedia
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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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Pirates announce 2023 class of Hall of Fame inductees - CBS Pittsburgh
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Very special to all of us': Pirates pride binds 2023 Hall of Fame class during induction ceremony