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Pitcher Steve Blass, a member of the 1971 World Champion Pittsburgh Pirates, takes part in a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the championship season before of a baseball game between the
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Pirates Steve Blass Day commemoration
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After 60 seasons of baseball, World Series hero Steve Blass steps into retirement
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Steve Blass celebrated, as new Pirates Hall of Fame is announced
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Pirates announce inaugural 19-member Hall of Fame class
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After 60 seasons of baseball, World Series hero Steve Blass steps into retirement