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Phil Niekro, Atlanta Braves legend known for knuckleball pitch, dies at age 81
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Teacher whose video of students hugging became a national sensation dies from COVID-19
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Former Braves Pitcher Phil 'Knucksie' Niekro Dies At 81 : NPR
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Legendary Braves pitcher, Hall of Famer Phil Niekro dies at age of 81 – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta
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Phil Niekro, knuckleball specialist, dies at 81 - Sports Illustrated
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Phil Niekro, Atlanta Braves legend known for knuckleball pitch, dies at age 81
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Missouri woman believed to be last Civil War widow dies
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Phil Niekro dies at 81
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Phil Niekro, Atlanta Braves legend known for knuckleball pitch, dies at age 81
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Phil Niekro, Atlanta Braves legend known for knuckleball pitch, dies at age 81
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Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro has died at 81 - CBS News
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Phil Niekro dies at 81