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This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro no-hits the Padres - Battery
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Baseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81
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Braves] That moment when you find out you just broke a team record
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The two things about Phil Niekro that I remember most — and the
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Atlanta Braves - New Georgia Encyclopedia
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Phil Niekro, Atlanta Braves legend known for knuckleball pitch
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Knuckleball tales from Phil Niekro's stay with the Cleveland
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This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro passes away - Battery Power
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September 27, 1987: Phil Niekro returns to Braves for final start
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Braves Hall of Famer Phil Niekro dies at 81 after battling cancer