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Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro has died at the age of 81 after a long fight with cancer.
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Baseball Hall of Famer, Phil Niekro, dies at 81
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Baseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81
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Phil Niekro's legacy with Braves filled with innings, wins, relationships - The Athletic
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Baseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81
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Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame knuckleballer who starred with Braves, dies aged 81, MLB
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Phil Niekro, Atlanta Braves legend known for knuckleball pitch, dies at age 81
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Baseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81
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Baseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81 – Daily News
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Phil Niekro dead at 81: Baseball Hall of Fame knuckleball pitcher passes away after long cancer battle
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Oakland A's news: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame pitcher, dies at 81 - Athletics Nation
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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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Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, who died Saturday at 81, had brief stint with Jays in 1987
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Phil Niekro dead: Hall of Famer who mastered knuckleball dies at age 81 - Chicago Sun-Times