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FILE - In this March 29, 2007, file photo, Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro holds a knuckleball at the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland. Niekro, who pitched well into his 40s with a knuckleball that baffled big league hitters for more than two decades, mostly with the Atlanta Braves, has died after a long fight with cancer, the team announced Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020. He was 81. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
Ohio Valley native and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro passed away Saturday night at home during his sleep in suburban Atlanta. Affectionately known as ‘Knucksie,’ he was 81 years old.
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In this March 29, 2007, file photo, Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro holds a knuckleball at the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland. Niekro, who pitched well into his 40s with a knuckleball that baffled big league hitters for more than two decades, mostly with the Atlanta Braves, has died after a long fight with cancer, the team announced Sunday. The Blaine native was 81.
Ohio Valley native and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro passed away Saturday night at home during his sleep in suburban Atlanta. Affectionately known as ‘Knucksie,’ he was 81 years old.
Niekro spent most of his 24-year career with the Atlanta Braves. The righthander baffled opposing hitters and even some catchers with his patented knuckleball for 318 wins and and 3,342 strikeouts, along with his younger brother Joe who died in 2006 at the age of 61 from a brain aneurysm, are the winningest brother combo in MLB history with 539 victories.
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Editor’s Note: The Exponent Telegram presents Saturday’s Salutes to recognize the positive efforts of many in North Central West Virginia and the Mountain State. To nominate a person or group for recognition, send submissions to “Saturday Salutes” at jmiller@theet.com or call 304-626-1473.
â Harrison County Sheriffâs Office employees, for putting on another successful Shop With a Deputy program. The annual event helps make Christmas possible for families in need.
â The Christmas Toy Shop in Marion County, which this year served nearly 900 kids, making sure they have gifts under the tree even during the pandemic.
â Organizers of the Feast of the Seven Fishes event in Fairmont, who provided a âcreate your own feastâ atmosphere because of COVID-19 concerns.