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Phil Niekro
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Born
April 1
,
1939
·
Blaine, Ohio, USA
Died
December 26
,
2020
·
Flowery Branch, Georgia, USA
(cancer)
Birth name
Philip Henry Niekro
Nickname
Knucksie
Height
6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
Mini Bio
Phil Niekro was born on April 1, 1939 in Blaine, Ohio, USA. He was an actor, known for
World Championship Wrestling (1985)
,
1969 National League Championship Series (1969)
and
1982 National League Championship Series (1982)
. He was married to Nancy Lee Farrand. He died on December 26, 2020 in Flowery Branch, Georgia, USA.
Family
Spouse
Nancy Lee Farrand
(August 6, 1966 - December 26, 2020) (his death, 3 children)
Relatives
Joe Niekro
(Sibling)
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Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997.
Brother of
Joe Niekro
Five time All-Star
Five time Gold Glove winner
Lifetime record of 318-274
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