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Phil Niekro is a MLB baseball player. He was born on April 1, 1939
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Also Known As
Philip Henry Niekro • Knucksie
Born
April 1, 1939 • Ohio
Died
December 26, 2020 (aged 81)
Awards And Honors
Baseball Hall of Fame (1997) • Gold Glove (x5) • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 1997) • five-time All-Star • 1x ERA leader
Notable Family Members
brother Joe Niekro
Height/Weight
6 ft 1 inch, 180 lb (185 cm, 81 kg)
Batting Hand
right
Throwing Hand
right
Debut Date
April 15, 1964
Last Game
September 27, 1987
Jersey Number
35 (1987-1987, Toronto Blue Jays) • 35 (1987-1987, Cleveland Indians) • 35 (1987-1987, Atlanta Braves) • 35 (1986-1986, Cleveland Indians) • 35 (1984-1985, New York Yankees) • 35 (1976-1979, Atlanta Braves) • 35 (1972-1983, Atlanta Braves) • 35 (1970-1971, Atlanta Braves) • 35 (1968-1969, Atlanta Braves) • 35 (1966-1967, Atlanta Braves) • 35 (1964-1965, Milwaukee Braves)
Position
pitcher
Earned Run Average
3.35
Games Played
864
Games Started
716
Innings Pitched
5,404
Losses
274
Saves
29
Strikeouts
3,342
Walks And Hits Per Inning Pitched
1.268
Wins
318
Top Questions
Where was Phil Niekro born?
Phil Niekro was born in Blaine, Ohio, United States.
What position did Phil Niekro play?
Phil Niekro played pitcher.
How many strikeouts did Phil Niekro have?
Phil Niekro struck out 3,342 batters during his career.
How tall was Phil Niekro?
Phil Niekro was 6 ft 1 inch, 180 lb (185 cm, 81 kg).
What was Phil Niekro's earned run average (ERA)?
Phil Niekro had a career earned run average of 3.35.
How many wins did Phil Niekro have?
Phil Niekro had 318 wins during his career.
When was Phil Niekro born?
Phil Niekro was born on April 1, 1939.
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