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
With Phil Niekro's Death, Baseball Has Lost the Knuckleball and Its Master - The New York Times
Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame pitcher, dies at the age of 81
With Phil Niekro's Death, Baseball Has Lost the Knuckleball and Its Master - The New York Times
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
Phil Niekro, Atlanta Braves legend known for knuckleball pitch, dies at age 81
Braves Hall of Famer Phil Niekro dies at 81 after battling cancer