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Pirates' 2023 Hall of Fame class marked by incredible achievements
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Stephentown native Elroy Face is a Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of
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Everybody is a star
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Relievers ElRoy Face, Kent Tekulve highlight Pirates' second Hall
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They treat us as if we're royalty': Pirates Hall of Famers thank
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Everybody is a star
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Our Game - Medium
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Relievers ElRoy Face, Kent Tekulve highlight Pirates' second Hall
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A Little Bit for God and His People: (174) Major League Baseball
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The History of Relief Pitching Part Three: 1969-1987 - Cooperstown
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Relievers ElRoy Face, Kent Tekulve highlight Pirates' second Hall
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Pirates induct four players into Hall of Fame
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New Pirates Hall of Famers Elroy Face, Kent Tekulve discuss club's
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Face, Friend, Groat, Tekulve added to 2023 Pittsburgh Pirates Hall
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Pirates to induct ElRoy Face, Bob Friend, Dick Groat, Kent Tekulve