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Former Braves Pitcher Phil 'Knucksie' Niekro Dies At 81 : NPR
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What they said: The death of Phil Niekro
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Phil Niekro, Atlanta Braves legend known for knuckleball pitch, dies
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Phil Niekro's illustrious career by the numbers
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Phil Niekro - Baseball Egg
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Phil Niekro was the only pitcher known as Knucksie