On April 1, 1939, future Hall of Famer Phil Niekro is born in Blaine, Ohio. “Knucksie” will make his major league debut in 1964 with the Milwaukee Braves. He will win 318 games over a 24-year career and will gain election to the Hall of Fame in 1997…
Phil Niekro Position: Pitcher Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-1, 180lb (185cm, 81kg) Born: April 1, 1939 in Blaine, OH High School: Bridgeport HS (Bridgeport, OH) Debut: April 15, 1964 vs. SFG 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER Last Game: September 27, 1987 vs. SFG 3.0 IP, 6 H, 0 SO, 6 BB, 5 ER Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1997….
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