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New York Mets Catcher Passes Hall of Famer in Baseball History
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Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick 'The Commish' Hummel dies at 77
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Tom Seaver, Pitcher Who Led 'Miracle Mets' to Glory, Dies at 75
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Former major league pitcher Dave Hillman passes away at 95