Astros legend JR Richard dies at 71
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J.R. Richard, Astros legend, dies at 71 – 101 ESPN
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Astros legend J.R. Richard dies at 71
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The Houston Astros better not retire J.R. Richard's number – JEFF
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J.R. Richard, power pitcher for 1970s Houston Astros, dies - Los
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J.R. Richard, power pitcher for Astros in '70s, dies at 71
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