Phil Niekro, who rode his knuckleball to the Hall of Fame, dies at 81
Phil Niekro, who learned the knuckleball from his father, recorded 318 wins and 3,342 strikeouts with the Braves and three other teams.
Phil Niekro, who rode his knuckleball to the Hall of Fame, dies at 81
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