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Jon Lester: Cancer survivor and World Series champ
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Jon Lester - Wikipedia
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Former Red Sox pitcher, World Series champion Jon Lester retiring, report says
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At a time like this, Jon Lester isn't going to blame or second-guess the players - The Athletic
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Champions on 'Cloud Nine
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Resilient Jameson Taillon back on the mound five weeks after testicular cancer surgery
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October 28, 2007: Red Sox complete sweep of Rockies to win World Series – Society for American Baseball Research
Jon Lester remembered for World Series Game 5 with Cubs