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December 28, 2020 8:45 AM Gabriel Burns, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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In this file photo, Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro of the Atlanta Braves waves to the fans prior to the Grapefruit League Spring Training game against the St. Louis Cardinals on March 9, 2008 at Champions Stadium in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (J. Meric/Getty Images/TNS)
ATLANTA Legendary Atlanta Braves knuckleballer Phil Niekro died Saturday evening in his sleep following a long battle with cancer. He was 81.
“We are heartbroken on the passing of our treasured friend, Phil Niekro,” the Braves said in a statement. “Knucksie was woven into the Braves fabric, first in Milwaukee and then in Atlanta. Phil baffled batters on the field and later was always the first to join in our community activities. It was during those community and fan activities where he would communicate with fans as if they were long lost friends.
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December 28, 2020 8:45 AM Gabriel Burns, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Updated:
J. Meric/Getty Images North America/TNS
In this file photo, Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro of the Atlanta Braves waves to the fans prior to the Grapefruit League Spring Training game against the St. Louis Cardinals on March 9, 2008 at Champions Stadium in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (J. Meric/Getty Images/TNS)
ATLANTA Legendary Atlanta Braves knuckleballer Phil Niekro died Saturday evening in his sleep following a long battle with cancer. He was 81.
“We are heartbroken on the passing of our treasured friend, Phil Niekro,” the Braves said in a statement. “Knucksie was woven into the Braves fabric, first in Milwaukee and then in Atlanta. Phil baffled batters on the field and later was always the first to join in our community activities. It was during those community and fan activities where he would communicate with fans as if they were long lost friend