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Legendary college baseball coach dead at 88: ‘A visionary leader’

Headlines are nearly identical, with minor variations in phrasing for the coach's passing and one source including a descriptive quote.

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What happened Skip Bertman, widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches in college baseball history, has died. He was 88.
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CenterLegendary college baseball coach dead at 88: ‘A visionary leader’

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Aug 14, 1:22 PM

Legendary college baseball coach dead at 88: ‘A visionary leader’

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Skip Bertman, widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches in college baseball history, has died. He was 88.

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UPIWire story · Aug 14, 2:59 PM

LSU baseball icon Skip Bertman, who led Tigers to 5 titles, dies at 88

Former LSU baseball coach Skip Bertman, who led the Tigers to five national titles, died Friday in Baton Rouge, La., the school announced. He was 88.

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WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville)News report · Aug 14, 1:56 PM

College baseball legend Skip Bertman dies at 88

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The five-time national champion transformed LSU baseball into a powerhouse during his 18 seasons as head coach.

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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Aug 14, 1:23 PM

Legendary LSU baseball coach, athletic director Skip Bertman dies at 88

LSU baseball legend Skip Bertman dies at age 88.

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Aug 14, 1:22 PM: WCVB Boston (Hearst) joined the source map.

Aug 14, 1:23 PM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

Aug 14, 1:56 PM: WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville) joined the source map.

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Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 22 sources · 1 bucket.