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Religion was his relief. Dennis DeBarr, a 24-year-old relief pitcher with the Blue Jays, works out in a training session at the Jays' camp in Dunedin,(...)
Religion was his relief. Dennis DeBarr, a 24-year-old relief pitcher with the Blue Jays, works out in a training session at the Jays' camp in Dunedin,(...)

Religion was his relief. Dennis DeBarr, a 24-year-old relief pitcher with the Blue Jays, works out in a training session at the Jays' camp in Dunedin,(...)

Date2/27/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: Religion was his relief. Dennis DeBarr, a 24-year-old relief pitcher with the Blue Jays, works out in a training session at the Jays' camp in Dunedin, Fla. DeBarr, who spent six seasons in Detroit Tigers' farm system, says it wasn't until he became a Christian that he discovered purpose in life. He lost his parents in a traffic accident as a youngster.
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