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Fostoria native, World Series winning pitcher Grant Jackson passes
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Former Pittsburgh Pirate Grant Jackson, winning pitcher in '79 WS
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Grant Jackson, Pirates' winning pitcher in Game 7 of 1979 World
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Former Pirates player Grant Jackson dies at 78 – Pittsburgh: In Focus
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Grant Jackson, winning pitcher in Pirates' 1979 World Series Game