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Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame Knuckleball Pitcher, Dies at 81 - The
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Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame knuckleballer who starred with Braves
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Orioles' pitchers go to school of hard knuckles - The Globe and Mail
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Phil Niekro Dies: Hall Of Fame Knuckleball Pitcher Was 81 – Deadline
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Master of the knuckleball' Braves Hall of Famer Phil Niekro dies
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Phil Niekro, RIP: Great pitcher, better friend
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Atlanta Braves Legend Phil Niekro Passes Away at Age 81 - Battery
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Why are there no knuckleballers in professional baseball anymore
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Phil Niekro, Atlanta Braves legend known for knuckleball pitch
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Saying goodbye to the knuckleball, and its master
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