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Former Mets catcher, four-time All-Star, John Stearns dies at age
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John Stearns obit: Former NY Mets All-Star catcher dead at 71
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Former All-Star catcher John Stearns dies at 71
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John Stearns, former All-Star catcher, dies at 71 - CBS New York
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Former All-Star catcher John Stearns dies at 71
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John Stearns, ex-Mets All-Star catcher, dead at 71
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New York Mets 4-Time All-Star John Stearns Dead At 71
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John Stearns - Wikipedia
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Obituary: John Stearns (1951-2022) – RIP Baseball
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John Stearns: Former Mets All-Star Catcher Dies at 71 - Sports
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Former Mets catcher and four-time All-Star John Stearns dead at 71
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John Stearns, ex-Mets All-Star catcher, dead at 71