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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Phil_NiekroPhil Niekro - Wikipedia

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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.

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3. www.baseball-reference.com › players › nPhil Niekro Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status ...

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   Phil Niekro. Position: Pitcher. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-1 , 180lb (185cm, 81kg) Born: April 1, 1939 in Blaine, OH. Died: December 27, 2020 in Flowery Branch, GA. Buried: Memorial Park South Cemetery, Flowery Branch, GA. High School:

   • Birth Date: April 1, 1939

4. www.mlb.com › news › phil-niekro-dies-at-81Phil Niekro dies at 81 - MLB.com

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   The legendary pitcher passed away in his sleep after a long battle with cancer. He was a five-time All-Star, three-time 20-game winner and the last pitcher to throw 300 innings in a season.

5. www.espn.com › mlb › storyHall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, famous for signature ... - ESPN

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   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.

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7. www.nytimes.com › 2020/12/27 › obituariesPhil Niekro, Hall of Fame Knuckleball Pitcher, Dies at 81

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   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...

8. www.britannica.com › biography › Phil-NiekroPhil Niekro | Knuckleball, Hall of Fame, Stats, & Brother

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   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).

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   Who is Phil Niekro?

   • Born: April 1, 1939 in Blaine, OH 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). Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Phil Niekro.

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   How did Phil Niekro die?

   • Print 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 after a long battle with cancer, the Atlanta Bravesannounced Sunday. He was 81.

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   Is Phil Niekro a Hall of Famer?

   • 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. Explore the archives and go deep into the lives, careers, and stories of the Hall of Fame's honorees.

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   How old was Phil Niekro when he retired?

   • He played the next two years for the Cleveland Indians (now Guardians), closing his career with a symbolic three-inning curtain call with the Braves after a brief stopover with the Blue Jays. When he retired after the 1987 season at the age of 48, Phil Niekro was the oldest pitcher in the major leagues. Over his career he recorded 3,342 strikeouts.

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    Phil Niekro was a 24-year veteran who threw the knuckleball exclusively and won 318 games. He pitched for the Braves, Yankees, Indians and Blue Jays, and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1997.