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Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro has died at 81 - CBS News
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Phil Niekro, Atlanta Braves legend known for knuckleball pitch, dies at age 81
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Braves minor leaguer J.J. Niekro carries on family legacy
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Phil Niekro dies at 81
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Ex-Brave Niekro, dies from aneurysm
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Uncle Mike's Musings: A Yankees Blog and More: October 6, 1969: The Mets' 1st Pennant
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Phil Niekro, Atlanta Braves legend known for knuckleball pitch, dies at age 81
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Former Braves Pitcher Phil 'Knucksie' Niekro Dies At 81 : NPR
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Uncle Mike's Musings: A Yankees Blog and More: October 6, 1969: The Mets' 1st Pennant
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Teacher whose video of students hugging became a national sensation dies from COVID-19
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Phil Niekro makes his final major league appearance and is pounded for five runs in three innings in Atlanta's 15 – 6 loss to the Giants. Niekro, who had been released earlier