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J.R. Richard, power pitcher for Astros in '70s, dies at 71
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Houston Astros great JR Richard dead at 71 after 'complications from Covid
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Houston Astros legend J.R. Richard passes away at age 71
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J.R. Richard, Astros legend, dies at 71 – 101 ESPN
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J.R. Richard, power pitcher for Astros in '70s, dies at 71
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J.R. Richard, power pitcher for Astros in '70s, dies at 71
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According to a MLB source former #Astros star JR Richard passed away last night in a Houston hospital at the age of 71. JR played for the Astros from 1971-1980. Led the
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J.R. Richard, a legendary Dodgers nemesis, dies at age 71 - True Blue LA
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Houston Astros legend J.R. Richard passes away at age 71