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September 27, 1987: Phil Niekro returns to Braves for final start
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Back Where He Belonged
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Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame knuckleballer who starred with Braves
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Braves knuckleball-legend and Hall of Famer Phil Niekro passed
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10 memorable moments from Phil Niekro's remarkable baseball
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HISTORY WITH HAYES: Atlee Hammaker, Ed Goodson, Preston Mitchell
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Phil Niekro, Atlanta Braves legend known for knuckleball pitch
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1960s Phil Niekro Baseball Cards Didn't Know They Were Legends
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Phil Niekro, Atlanta Braves legend known for knuckleball pitch
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No. 1 with a bullet