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Former All-Star catcher John Stearns dies at 71
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Very glad you were able to get to Old Timers Day and have the crowd cheer you again” “RIP to a great catcher and even better human being” - New York Mets
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John Stearns - Wikipedia
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Former Mets All-Star Catcher John Stearns Dies at Age 71, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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John Stearns passes away
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John Stearns, ex-Mets All-Star catcher, dead at 71
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Jacob deGrom's record day sets up Mets to clinch playoff spot in Max Scherzer's return
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Obituary: John Stearns (1951-2022) – RIP Baseball
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Obituary: John Stearns (1951-2022) – RIP Baseball
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Former New York Mets' John Stearns waves during Old-Timers' Day ceremony before a baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and the New York Mets on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in New York.
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Remembering Four Time Mets All Star Catcher & Coach- John Stearns (1951 - 2022)
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John Stearns, Former Mets All-Star Catcher, Dies at 71 - Fastball