Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81

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Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81

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Published 27 Dec 2020

Phil Niekro, a pitcher who used his signature knuckleball to fool generations of hitters as well as craft a Hall of Fame career, died Saturday night in his sleep, the Atlanta Braves announced Sunday. He was 81.

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