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Phil Niekro dies at 81

Phil Niekro makes his final major league appearance and is pounded for five runs in three innings in Atlanta's 15 – 6 loss to the Giants. Niekro, who had been released earlier

Famed Knuckleball Pitcher Phil Niekro Dead at 81

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Phil Niekro dies at 81

Phil Niekro dies at 81

Braves Hall of Famer Phil Niekro dies at 81 after battling cancer