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Hall of Fame case: John Smoltz should squeak on in
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Smoltz, John Baseball Hall of Fame
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Former Braves pitcher Smoltz to speak at Best of Preps banquet
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Mr. Versatile: John Smoltz thrived as starter and reliever
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I remember John Smoltz
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Atlanta braves pitcher john smoltz hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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Former Braves pitcher John Smoltz to receive Atlanta Sports Award
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Smoltz's 200th win set a new standard for pitchers
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Atlanta Braves pitching coach Dal Canton and John Smoltz warming up in the bullpen before a start, 1989 - Atlanta Journal-Constitution Photographs - Georgia State University Library Digital Collections
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Tickets remain to see John Smoltz - Statesboro Herald
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Anatomy of a player: John Smoltz