Houston Astros icon J.R. Richard, whose career was cut short by stroke in 1980, dies at age 71 - ESPN

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Houston Astros legend J.R. Richard passes away at age 71

Houston Astros legend J.R. Richard passes away at age 71

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Astros hall of famer and Louisiana native J.R. Richard dies at 71

J.R. Richard, Fireballing Pitcher Whose Career Was Cut Short, Dies at 71 - The New York Times

Gone but not forgotten: Notable sports figures who died in 2021 - The Boston Globe

Stroke Ended the All-Star Career of JR Richard

J.R. Richard, power pitcher for 1970s Houston Astros, dies - Los Angeles Times

Astros pitching great J.R. Richard dies at age 71: Teammates honor 'dominating' competitor

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Obituary: J.R. Richard (1950-2021) – RIP Baseball

According to a MLB source former #Astros star JR Richard passed away last night in a Houston hospital at the age of 71. JR played for the Astros from 1971-1980. Led the

Gone but not forgotten: Notable sports figures who died in 2021 - The Boston Globe