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Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro has died at 81 - CBS News
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The Polish and Ohio Valley Origins of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro (1939-2020) - Moundsville: PBS Film & Magazine
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Phil Niekro, Atlanta Braves legend known for knuckleball pitch, dies at age 81
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Phil Niekro (1939-2020) - Find a Grave Memorial
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Phil Niekro, knuckleball specialist, dies at 81 - Sports Illustrated
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Phil Niekro, Atlanta Braves legend known for knuckleball pitch, dies at age 81
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Obituary: Phil Niekro (1939-2020) – RIP Baseball
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Obituary: Phil Niekro (1939-2020) – RIP Baseball
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Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro has died at 81 - CBS News
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Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame Knuckleball Pitcher, Dies at 81 - The New York Times