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Dick Allen: Chicago White Sox legend dies at 78
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Dick Allen SI cover: The story behind the iconic 1972 photo
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Sale 1097 Books & Manuscripts including Americana by Hindman
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Dick Allen, seven-time MLB All-Star slugger and 1972 AL MVP, dies
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Hank Aaron Academy of Achievement
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