Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame pitcher, dies at the age of 81

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Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame pitcher, dies at the age of 81

Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame pitcher, dies at the age of 81

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Published 27 Dec 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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