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Phil Niekro, Atlanta Braves legend known for knuckleball pitch, dies at age 81
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Niekro remembered for mastery of the knuckleball
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Baseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81, FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV
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Oakland A's news: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame pitcher, dies at 81 - Athletics Nation
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Legendary Braves Pitcher, Hall of Famer Phil Niekro Dies at 81 – WABE
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Baseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81
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Sports Illustrated - Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame pitcher and master of the knuckleball, has died at 81. RIP 🙏
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10 memorable moments from Phil Niekro's remarkable baseball career - Battery Power
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Baseball Hall-of-Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81, Sports
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Baseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81 – Daily News
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Former knuckleballer RA Dickey sends tribute to Phil Niekro
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Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame Knuckleball Pitcher, Dies at 81 - The New York Times