Joe Niekro Stats & Facts

Joe Niekro Stats & Facts

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  Joe Niekro Position: PitcherBats: Right  •  Throws: Right6-1, 185lb (185cm, 83kg)Born: November 7, 1944 in Martins Ferry, OHDied: October 27, 2006 in Tampa, FLBuried: CrematedDraft: Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 7th round of the 1966 MLB January Draft-Regular Phase from West Liberty University (West Liberty, WV) and the Chicago Cubs in the 3rd round of the 1966 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase from West Liberty University (West Liberty, WV).High School: Bridgeport HS (Bridgeport, OH)School: West Liberty University (West Liberty, WV)Debut: April…

Joe Niekro, the younger brother of Hall of Fame hurler Phil Niekro, died in Florida from an aneurysm

Joe Niekro, the younger brother of Hall of Fame hurler Phil Niekro, died in Florida from an aneurysm

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On October 27, 2006, former major league pitcher Joe Niekro, the younger brother of Hall of Fame hurler Phil Niekro, died on Florida from an aneurysm in Tampa, FL at age 61. Joe won 221 games in his 22-year career, pitching for the Cubs, Padres, Tigers, Braves, Astros, Yankees, and Twins, He and Phil hold…

In a 5 – 4 loss to the Diamondbacks, Brewers RHP Bronswell Patrick hits a 5th-inning home run, off Felix Rodriguez. It’s the first homer by a Milwaukee pitcher since Skip Lockwood connected off Detroit’s Joe Niekro on August 11, 1971, back when they were an American League team in pre-DH days.

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In a 5 – 4 loss to the Diamondbacks, Brewers RHP Bronswell Patrick hits a 5th-inning home run, off Felix Rodriguez. It’s the first homer by a Milwaukee pitcher since Skip Lockwood connected off Detroit’s Joe Niekro on August 11, 1971, back when they were an American League team in pre-DH days.

As a result of the Players Association’s 1985 collusion suit against the owners, arbitrator Thomas Roberts declares seven players no-risk free agents

As a result of the Players Association’s 1985 collusion suit against the owners, arbitrator Thomas Roberts declares seven players no-risk free agents

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1988 – As a result of the Players Association’s 1985 collusion suit against the owners, arbitrator Thomas Roberts declares seven players no-risk free agents until March 1st, giving them a chance to sign with other clubs despite already having contracts. The seven are Juan Beniquez, Tom Brookens, Kirk Gibson, Carlton Fisk, Donnie Moore, Joe Niekro and Butch Wynegar. Gibson will jump to the Dodgers and become the National League MVP and a World Series] hero to boot.

Phillies pitcher Kevin Gross becomes the second pitcher in eight days to be ejected for scuffing the baseball when umpires discover sandpaper in his glove during the 5th inning of a 4 – 2 win over the Cubs. Like Joe Niekro, Gross will be suspended for 10 games, and won’t get his glove returned until August, 1991.

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Phillies pitcher Kevin Gross becomes the second pitcher in eight days to be ejected for scuffing the baseball when umpires discover sandpaper in his glove during the 5th inning of a 4 – 2 win over the Cubs. Like Joe Niekro, Gross will be suspended for 10 games, and won’t get his glove returned until August, 1991.

The Twins’ Joe Niekro is caught with a file on the mound and is ejected during the 4th inning of Minnesota’s 11 – 3 win over California. He will be suspended for 10 games by American League president Bobby Brown, who doesn’t buy Niekro’s story that he had been filing his nails on the bench and stuck the file in his back pocket when the inning started.

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The Twins’ Joe Niekro is caught with a file on the mound and is ejected during the 4th inning of Minnesota’s 11 – 3 win over California. He will be suspended for 10 games by American League president Bobby Brown, who doesn’t buy Niekro’s story that he had been filing his nails on the bench and stuck the file in his back pocket when the inning started.

Yankee hurlers Tommy John (43) and Joe Niekro (41) become the first 40+ pitchers to start both ends of a doubleheader since 1933 when White Sox hurlers Sad Sam Jones (41) and Red Faber (44) started against the A’s in a twin bill at Shibe Park. John loses 1-0 in the opener, and Niekro pitches five innings of the nightcap for a 3-0 victory over the Mariners.

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Yankee hurlers Tommy John (43) and Joe Niekro (41) become the first 40+ pitchers to start both ends of a doubleheader since 1933 when White Sox hurlers Sad Sam Jones (41) and Red Faber (44) started against the A’s in a twin bill at Shibe Park. John loses 1-0 in the opener, and Niekro pitches five innings of the nightcap for a 3-0 victory over the Mariners.

Joe Niekro no-hits the Angels for 7 2/3 innings before Gary Pettis doubles‚ and Niekro combines with Al Holland for an easy 11 – 0 one-hitter. Dave Winfield homers twice for the Yankees.

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Joe Niekro no-hits the Angels for 7 2/3 innings before Gary Pettis doubles‚ and Niekro combines with Al Holland for an easy 11 – 0 one-hitter. Dave Winfield homers twice for the Yankees.

Jose Cruz notches the 2,000th hit of his career in a 2-1 Astro victory

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1985 – Glenn Davis blasts a solo shot in the bottom of the eighth off Craig Lefferts for a 2-1 victory over San Diego. Jose Cruz notches the 2,000th hit of his career. Meanwhile, Joe Niekro is dealt to the New York Yankees for pitcher Jim Deshaies and two other prospects.