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June 18, 1967: Don Wilson tosses first no-hitter in Astrodome history – Society for American Baseball Research
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Obituary: Phil Niekro (1939-2020) – RIP Baseball
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Franchise Timeline
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Mark Wohlers – Society for American Baseball Research
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April 15, 1977: Braves are winners in front of Lynyrd Skynyrd, other Southern stars – Society for American Baseball Research
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Phil Niekro, Atlanta Braves legend known for knuckleball pitch, dies at age 81
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This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro pitches final game - Battery Power
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Phil Niekro, Atlanta Braves legend known for knuckleball pitch, dies at age 81
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Phil Niekro, Baseball Hall of Famer and knuckleballer for Atlanta Braves, dies at 81
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Phil Niekro, Atlanta Braves legend known for knuckleball pitch, dies at age 81
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Phil Niekro, Atlanta Braves legend known for knuckleball pitch, dies at age 81
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The best pitching performance ever for all 30 teams - ESPN