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Niekro and his younger brother Joe amassed 539 wins between them; as of 2013, the Niekros had the most combined wins by brothers in baseball history. As of 2023, Niekro also holds the major league record with 121 career victories after the age of 40. Niekro was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997.
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1997. (Voted by BBWAA on 380/473 ballots) View Phil Niekro's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1965 season. Agents: Bruce Church. Full Name: Philip Henry Niekro.
Dec 27, 2020 · ATLANTA -- Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro has died at the age of 81. Niekro passed away in his sleep on Saturday night. The suburban Atlanta resident had a longtime battle with cancer.
Dec 27, 2020 · Phil Niekro, a pitcher who used his signature knuckleball to fool generations of hitters and craft a Hall of Fame career, died Saturday night in his sleep, the Braves announced Sunday. He was 81.
Philip Henry Niekro. Nickname: Knucksie. Born: 4/01/1939 in Blaine, OH. High School: Bridgeport, Bridgeport, OH. Debut: 4/15/1964. Hall of Fame: 1997. Died: 12/26/2020. Relationship (s): brother of Joe Niekro uncle of Lance Niekro uncle of J.J. Niekro. Batting.
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Phil Niekro finished his career with five All-Star Game selections, five Gold Glove Awards and 716 games started, which ranks No. 5 on the all-time list. Niekro was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1997. He passed away on Dec. 26, 2020.
Dec 27, 2020 · Phil Niekro, the Hall of Fame pitcher who confounded batters with his fluttering knuckleballs for 24 seasons, winning 318 games, mostly with mediocre Atlanta Braves teams, before retiring...
Dec 27, 2020 · Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro has died at the age of 81 after a long fight with cancer. Niekro pitched well into his 40s with a knuckleball that baffled big league hitters for more than two decades, mostly with the Atlanta Braves.
May 13, 2024 · Phil Niekro (born April 1, 1939, Blaine, Ohio, U.S.—died December 26, 2020) was arguably the greatest knuckleball pitcher in the history of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Dec 27, 2020 · Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro has died at the age of 81 after a battle with cancer, the Atlanta Braves announced on Sunday.
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