Phil Niekro, who spent the majority of his Hall of Fame career with the Atlanta Braves, has died of cancer at age 81.
Niekro was one of baseball’s most successful knuckleball pitchers during his 24 years on the mound.
In a statement announcing his death, the Braves said they were heartbroken on the passing of a treasured friend.
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