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From 1975 to 1976, he went 15–15 and 17–11 and made a second All-Star appearance in 1975. [1] Between 1977 and 1979, Niekro was the league leader in complete games, innings pitched and batters faced. In 1979, the 40-year-old Niekro led the league in both wins (21) and losses (20).
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:
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.
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 · Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, known for a pitch that befuddled hitters and catchers, died on Saturday night in his sleep according to Atlanta - the team for which he had three 20-win seasons...
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.
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 · Phil Niekro, the Atlanta Braves legend and Hall of Fame pitcher who earned the nickname "Knucksie" for his commanding use of the knuckleball, has died. He was 81.
