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    The Associated Press‏Verified account @AP Oct 31

    BREAKING: San Francisco Giants say Hall of Fame slugger Willie McCovey has died at 80.

    5:03 PM - 31 Oct 2018
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    • Amy Tracey Alfonso Cox Philadelphia Deal Finder Yakubu Yakubu Cyndi Wall Stevin Tom Culbert Bruce Aaron Tebrinke
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      1. The Associated Press‏Verified account @AP Oct 31

        http://apne.ws/Yw0VqSl 

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      2. Scott Maier‏ @samaier Oct 31
        Replying to @AP

        #RIP legend. #SFGiantspic.twitter.com/hlv5uImaYg

        1 reply 7 retweets 30 likes
      3. Julio Antonio‏ @Juliolcubano Oct 31
        Replying to @samaier @AP

        One of the great ones.

        1 reply 0 retweets 9 likes
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      2. Stanley Cohen‏ @StanleyCohenLaw Oct 31
        Replying to @AP @JSCCounterPunch

        RIP Brother. I loved yah

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      3. Lilith‏ @lilith2u Oct 31
        Replying to @StanleyCohenLaw @AP @JSCCounterPunch

        I saw Willy May's as a child and Reggie Jackson at Candlestick Park :) RIP

        1 reply 1 retweet 3 likes
      4. Stanley Cohen‏ @StanleyCohenLaw Oct 31
        Replying to @lilith2u @AP @JSCCounterPunch

        Eternal greatness

        1 reply 1 retweet 2 likes
      5. Lilith‏ @lilith2u Oct 31
        Replying to @StanleyCohenLaw @AP @JSCCounterPunch

        I know 🙂

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      2.  🏃🏻Eddie Robbins 🏡‏ @eddierobbins Oct 31
        Replying to @AP

        Had the good fortune to see him play. Man, could he ever hit! RIP, big man!

        1 reply 0 retweets 11 likes
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      1. Mario Estrada‏ @mariorestrada71 Oct 31
        Replying to @AP

        One of the great players who didn't have to cheat to be in the 500 club. #RIP

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      1. Tom Wittek‏ @TdubyaDiscounts Oct 31
        Replying to @AP

        Member of the 500 HR club. No juice either. Pure talent. Great man and ballplayer. Godspeed on your journey.

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      1. Vince Russo‏Verified account @THEVinceRusso Oct 31
        Replying to @AP @ReverendSmiley

        MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE PLAYER. RIP STRETCH.

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      1. DC Sports Artist‏ @PaulNicholsDC Oct 31
        Replying to @AP @CandlestickWill

        Sad day in the baseball world.

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      1. Mookie 1️⃣ 3️⃣/ 7️⃣ 7️⃣/ 9️⃣‏ @fiveohh313 Oct 31
        Replying to @AP

        One of the greats RIP

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      1. John Kutr‏ @Johnkutr Oct 31
        Replying to @AP

        Straight pull hitter perfect for Candlestick.

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      2. RP Roberts‏ @weberwildcat71 Oct 31
        Replying to @AP @PaulZeise

        Bummer

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      1. Sean Kelly‏ @SeanOfKelly Oct 31
        Replying to @AP

        Remember seeing him hit a ball just right of the foul pole down right field in the orange seats at Shea Stadium. To reach them that was a massive blast. And he was already in his late 30’s.

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      1. Kevin R Walters‏ @GHBigWhite Oct 31
        Replying to @AP @Softykjr

        RIP .....One of my first Baseball Idols......

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