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Houston Astros' Andy Pettitte pitches from the mound at spring training Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak Stock Photo - Alamy
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Astros: Andy Pettitte's first year on Hall of Fame ballot
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1996 WS Gm5: Pettitte pitches out of a jam in the 6th
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Derek Jeter Through The Years
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Derek Jeter Through The Years
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Pettitte thriving in new set of pinstripes
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2012 Cal Poly Baseball Media Guide by Cal Poly Athletics - Issuu
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2013 mlb usg by The Ultimate Sports Guide - Issuu
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Andy Pettitte - Wikiwand
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Houston Astros' Andy Pettitte pitches from the mound at spring training Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak Stock Photo - Alamy
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Houston Astros pitcher Andy Pettitte looks over his shoulder towards teammates during team practice at Turner Field in Atlanta Tuesday Oct. 5, 2004. The Astros meet the Atlanta Braves in Game 1
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1996 WS Gm5: Pettitte pitches out of a jam in the 6th
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Pitcher Andy Pettitte of the Houston Astros walks off the mound News Photo - Getty Images
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Houston hands Prior fourth loss