Phil Niekro

American baseball player.
Died on Sunday December 27th 2020


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@yayroger: RT @thedonz5: Phil Niekro on Late Night, June 25, 1984, and Late Show, July 23, 2003, in a Top Ten list. - 3 years ago

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@baseballpro: RT @sobsey: Delicious, by @GoStevenGoldman: You Could Look It Up: Phil Niekro—the Knuckleball Could Save Your Life - 3 years ago

@cdgoldstein: RT @sobsey: Delicious, by @GoStevenGoldman: You Could Look It Up: Phil Niekro—the Knuckleball Could Save Your Life - 3 years ago

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@realjohnperiard: @TMZ Growing up, there was always a special place reserved for knuckleball pitchers. You knew the fastballers and t… - 3 years ago

@CodifyBaseball: This bugged me on and off all day. If you look at the rolling 12-year WAR leaders, the guys who led in 3 different… - 3 years ago

@Ange_Nation: @MLBTheShow (Again) 3 Things Everyone will say: 1. Wheres Future stars Adley/Wander? 2. Where is MLB 21 Announceme… - 3 years ago

@sobsey: Delicious, by @GoStevenGoldman: You Could Look It Up: Phil Niekro—the Knuckleball Could Save Your Life… - 3 years ago

@BaseballAaaba: In honor of the late Phil Niekro, can you name any good up-and-comers that excel or show promise at throwing the kn… - 3 years ago

@coolbreeze024: RT @BHCSports: Atlee Hammaker, Ed Goodson and Preston Mitchell all have fond memories of the late Phil Niekro: - 3 years ago

@Topps1988: In 1984 Phil Niekro taught David Letterman about the knuckleball and then in 2003 he joined 9 other @baseballhall m… - 3 years ago

@1992Pirates: RT @Topps1988: This week we talked about brothers who have sadly passed away. We celebrate the lives, knuckleballs, and 46 combined MLB sea… - 3 years ago

@Topps1988: This week we talked about brothers who have sadly passed away. We celebrate the lives, knuckleballs, and 46 combine… - 3 years ago

@RealDillonRW: RT @MLBTheShow: We remember Phil Niekro. A Hall of Fame pitcher and whose knack with the knuckleball contributed, immensely, to his incredi… - 3 years ago

@GPinLV: RT @HoopsAnalyst: RIP Phil Niekro. Which is quirker stat about him? -Teammates w/Warren Spahn+Devon White+Tom Glavine. -Between Spahn (tea… - 3 years ago

@TracyRingolsby: HOF Inside Pitch: Rail Travel, Phil Niekro and Dave Stewart - 3 years ago

@AthensPatch: Top news includes Trump returning to GA to rally, deaths from car crashes and Phil Neikro died. How to share news,… - 3 years ago

@Hayes_BHCSports: RT @BHCSports: Atlee Hammaker, Ed Goodson and Preston Mitchell all have fond memories of the late Phil Niekro: - 3 years ago

@Danradiosports: Tres intéressant entendre Claude Raymond parlé de Phil Niekro qui est décédé durant le temps des fêtes M Raymond a… - 3 years ago

@SF_hardball: RT @BHCSports: Atlee Hammaker, Ed Goodson and Preston Mitchell all have fond memories of the late Phil Niekro: - 3 years ago

@SpoiledOutrage: RT @baseballpro: Remembering Phil Niekro's life and career, @GoStevenGoldman reflects on just how much a knuckleball can mean. Read here: h… - 3 years ago

@cdgoldstein: RT @pizzacutter4: I command you to read: @GoStevenGoldman on the lessons of Phil Niekro and the knuckleball for all of us. - 3 years ago

@pizzacutter4: I command you to read: @GoStevenGoldman on the lessons of Phil Niekro and the knuckleball for all of us. - 3 years ago

@baseballpro: Remembering Phil Niekro's life and career, @GoStevenGoldman reflects on just how much a knuckleball can mean. Read… - 3 years ago

@SlawomirDebski: RT @jwmjournalist: @KJPiorkowska @rigold69 @nytimes - 3 years ago

@michaelsclair: RT @GoStevenGoldman: Remembrance of things Niekro, by me. The knuckleball can save YOUR life! - 3 years ago

@GoStevenGoldman: Remembrance of things Niekro, by me. The knuckleball can save YOUR life! - 3 years ago

@andydarnell: RT @howardbrothers: I was looking for this pic last week & couldn’t find it. Our location manager, Corey, Showing Phil Niekro how to adjust… - 3 years ago

@BravesStats: Got behind on my Behind the Braves podcast this fall with baby’s arrival, and the next episode I hadn’t listened to… - 3 years ago

@howardbrothers: I was looking for this pic last week & couldn’t find it. Our location manager, Corey, Showing Phil Niekro how to ad… - 3 years ago

@TheAthleticATL: Phil Niekro’s legacy with Braves all about innings, wins, relationships @DOBrienATL @TheAthleticMLB - 3 years ago

@eazeee2004: RT @MLBNetwork: Meeting Hall of Famer Phil Niekro was a career-altering moment for @TimWakefield49. - 3 years ago

@jwmjournalist: RT @jwmjournalist: Niekro threw his knuckleball for Bridgeport High. In the only game he lost, he gave up a homerun to future Pirates Hall… - 3 years ago

@joebaxter: Being a transplant from New England and a lifelong Red Sox fan, I was slow to become a Braves fan, but I am. This i… - 3 years ago

@yarimartinez28: RT @vozdelfanatico: Bob Gibson Lou Brock Gale Sayers Whitey Ford Joe Morgan Diego Maradona Richie Allen Paolo Rossi K.C. Jones Phil Niekro - 3 years ago

@jwmjournalist: Niekro threw his knuckleball for Bridgeport High. In the only game he lost, he gave up a homerun to future Pirates… - 3 years ago

@cfousek: RIP Phil Niekro.... Calling all baseball fans ......a great tribute from ⁦@TylerKepner⁩ - 3 years ago

@butchworley: RT @TheAthleticATL: Week in Review @DOBrienATL ◾️ Phil Niekro’s legacy with Braves all about innings, wins, relationships - 3 years ago

@KOnocomment: RT @TheAthleticATL: Week in Review @DOBrienATL ◾️ Phil Niekro’s legacy with Braves all about innings, wins, relationships - 3 years ago

@DOBrienATL: RT @TheAthleticATL: Week in Review @DOBrienATL ◾️ Phil Niekro’s legacy with Braves all about innings, wins, relationships - 3 years ago

@DjMastaGee1: Baseball Hall of Famer, former Yankee Phil Niekro has died at the age of 81 - 3 years ago

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@tcurranmd: RT @PitchingNinja: Phil Niekro, Knuckleball. 🦋 #RIPKnucksie - 3 years ago

@PranksterPatrol: RT @Ben13Porter: Here's Phil Niekro getting interviewed in the Braves clubhouse after clinching the NL East in 1982. Stay for him dumping a… - 3 years ago

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@JuanCGG: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@greatscott: RT @3VintageClassic: es/1965-rookie-stars-milwaukee-braves-clay-carroll-phil-niekro-1965-1_6751665155_o - 3 years ago

@asterhagos1: RT @cnnbrk: Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who mastered the art of throwing the knuckleball, has died at 81 after a battle with cancer,… - 3 years ago

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@GDarrenStout: RT @grantmcauley: Want to know what made Phil Niekro a great pitcher, teammate, and friend? @DaleMurphy3 shared his memories of Knucksie wi… - 3 years ago

@grantmcauley: RT @grantmcauley: Want to know what made Phil Niekro a great pitcher, teammate, and friend? @DaleMurphy3 shared his memories of Knucksie wi… - 3 years ago

@DJ_hide3: RT @MLBJapan: ナックルボーラーの殿堂入り投手、フィル・ニークロ氏が逝去されました。81歳でした。5回のオールスター&ゴールドグラブ賞、24年のメジャー生活で318勝を挙げた大投手です。 - 3 years ago

@MrHan730: RT @MLBNetwork: Meeting Hall of Famer Phil Niekro was a career-altering moment for @TimWakefield49. - 3 years ago

@Very_Cool_Cards: Phil Niekro's passing a week ago, reminded me of this post from last Feb and the duration of his extraordinary care… - 3 years ago

@DubNation122791: RT @MLBNetwork: Meeting Hall of Famer Phil Niekro was a career-altering moment for @TimWakefield49. - 3 years ago

@DM_Shirley: RT @TheAthleticATL: Week in Review @DOBrienATL ◾️ Phil Niekro’s legacy with Braves all about innings, wins, relationships - 3 years ago

@LT38: RT @MLBNetwork: Meeting Hall of Famer Phil Niekro was a career-altering moment for @TimWakefield49. - 3 years ago

@gooddayzcoming: @Twins Phil Niekro and the sandpaper/emery board scandal lol - 3 years ago

@jwmjournalist: Phil Niekro, born 5 months before Hitler invaded Poland, and deceased in Dec. 2020, the son and grandson of Appalac… - 3 years ago

@philipniekro: @truTVjokers Hi, guys! Just wanted to let you know that my dad, Phil Niekro, was a huge fan. He loved your show. Yo… - 3 years ago

@BravesReddit: [McAuley] Dale Murphy reflects on Phil Niekro via /r/Braves - 3 years ago

@Kris_Willis: RT @MLBNetwork: Meeting Hall of Famer Phil Niekro was a career-altering moment for @TimWakefield49. - 3 years ago

@HDow: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame knuckleball pitcher, dies at 81 - The Washington Post - 3 years ago

@ITABaseballPod: RT @MLBNetwork: Even though he’s in the @baseballhall, the late Phil Niekro remains one of the most underappreciated greats of all time in… - 3 years ago

@historyguy2002: RT @MLBNetwork: Even though he’s in the @baseballhall, the late Phil Niekro remains one of the most underappreciated greats of all time in… - 3 years ago

@bpt_bulldogs: RT @MLBNetwork: Even though he’s in the @baseballhall, the late Phil Niekro remains one of the most underappreciated greats of all time in… - 3 years ago

@GassyGrapher: RT @MLBNetwork: Meeting Hall of Famer Phil Niekro was a career-altering moment for @TimWakefield49. - 3 years ago

@TommysCornerCa2: @GarrettAdair19 I had 6.60, and bought a cheap 2020 donruss baseball auto because i have a complete set and binder… - 3 years ago

@KennJDodgerBlue: RT @PolyesterUnis: Phil Niekro was a proponent of the tucked in satin #WarmupJacket. Here's one with #PowderBlue #Sansabelt and another wit… - 3 years ago

@whitesox061705: RT @MLBNetwork: Meeting Hall of Famer Phil Niekro was a career-altering moment for @TimWakefield49. - 3 years ago

@diggitydek: @Anthony_Recker @808sJake @KCNep95 @Buster_ESPN 52nd all time isn’t HOF? Out of how many thousands of pitchers to e… - 3 years ago

@TerrellE_01: RT @MLBNetwork: Meeting Hall of Famer Phil Niekro was a career-altering moment for @TimWakefield49. - 3 years ago

@gidarlee: RT @MLBNetwork: Meeting Hall of Famer Phil Niekro was a career-altering moment for @TimWakefield49. - 3 years ago

@Alfie_19: While unpacking my things in our new house I found this @Braves’ 1968 Schedule that was signed by Phil Niekro! He w… - 3 years ago

@jaggy__20: RT @MLBNetwork: Meeting Hall of Famer Phil Niekro was a career-altering moment for @TimWakefield49. - 3 years ago

@TheSkinny1969: RT @MLBNetwork: Meeting Hall of Famer Phil Niekro was a career-altering moment for @TimWakefield49. - 3 years ago

@tigers950: RT @MLBNetwork: Meeting Hall of Famer Phil Niekro was a career-altering moment for @TimWakefield49. - 3 years ago

@michael_swain_2: RT @MLBNetwork: Meeting Hall of Famer Phil Niekro was a career-altering moment for @TimWakefield49. - 3 years ago

@mjames1229: @70sBaseball Sad thing is that Phil Niekro died the day after I watched the special on MLB Network that honored the… - 3 years ago

@TheAthleticATL: Phil Niekro’s legacy with Braves all about innings, wins, relationships @DOBrienATL @TheAthleticMLB - 3 years ago

@lrgsptswrtr: Bobby Murcer once said of knuckleballer Phil Niekro ‘trying to hit him is like trying to eat Jell-O with chopsticks.’ #MLB - 3 years ago

@SABRbbcards: RT @wthballs: With the 1964 Phil Niekro card arriving today, we can put this set to bed! Really nice set all snug and comfy in its binder.… - 3 years ago

@LT38: RT @MLBNetwork: Even though he’s in the @baseballhall, the late Phil Niekro remains one of the most underappreciated greats of all time in… - 3 years ago

@KenBorsuk1: RT @retrosimba: In remembrance of the late Phil Niekro, today's new post is the story of how he made 2 starts vs. the Cardinals in the 1982… - 3 years ago

@greg_prince: RT @retrosimba: In remembrance of the late Phil Niekro, today's new post is the story of how he made 2 starts vs. the Cardinals in the 1982… - 3 years ago

@TroyPoole6: RT @retrosimba: In remembrance of the late Phil Niekro, today's new post is the story of how he made 2 starts vs. the Cardinals in the 1982… - 3 years ago

@retrosimba: In remembrance of the late Phil Niekro, today's new post is the story of how he made 2 starts vs. the Cardinals in… - 3 years ago

@fsjake29: @hoynsie Truly enjoyed this article on Phil Niekro. Thank you. - 3 years ago

@DarksideLeader: RT @theoldgreywolf: We are now in a world without Phil Niekro-maybe the last, truest knuckleballer we'll ever see-Floyd Little, and Paul We… - 3 years ago

@PowerEliteSport: RT @SInow: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame pitcher and master of the knuckleball, has died at 81. RIP 🙏 - 3 years ago

@mlbthes38582345: RT @MLBTheShow: We remember Phil Niekro. A Hall of Fame pitcher and whose knack with the knuckleball contributed, immensely, to his incredi… - 3 years ago

@NYY_Collector: RT @DonaldRMiller7: @NYY_Collector I am looking for donated Phil Niekro cards to send to his wife with a condolence card to show her how mu… - 3 years ago

@MLB_memo: An image from the #LivelyMorgue, a collection of treasures from the @nytimes photography archive: - 3 years ago

@heraldcourier: “I considered Knucksie one of the finest human beings I ever came in contact with,” said former Fries High School a… - 3 years ago

@snoopsister03: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@tex_scot: RT @theoldgreywolf: We are now in a world without Phil Niekro-maybe the last, truest knuckleballer we'll ever see-Floyd Little, and Paul We… - 3 years ago

@connersmith98: RT @MLBNetwork: Even though he’s in the @baseballhall, the late Phil Niekro remains one of the most underappreciated greats of all time in… - 3 years ago

@AllDailyRepNews: One last task for Phil Niekro’s catchers – saying goodbye - 3 years ago

@scottinphilly: Phil Niekro's two appearances with David Letterman, 1984 and 2003. - 3 years ago

@CCJSGilles: RT @wthballs: With the 1964 Phil Niekro card arriving today, we can put this set to bed! Really nice set all snug and comfy in its binder.… - 3 years ago

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@eazeee2004: RT @MLBNetwork: Even though he’s in the @baseballhall, the late Phil Niekro remains one of the most underappreciated greats of all time in… - 3 years ago

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@profjohnharney: RT @thorn_john: Wonderful story about Phil Niekro, by the great @jwmjournalist. - 3 years ago

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@NickSarfaty500: RT @Indians: We are deeply saddened by the news of Phil Niekro’s passing. In 1987, the native Ohioan put the Niekro brothers in the record… - 3 years ago

@Eddie5932: RT @javiergon56: 13 de noviembre de 1963: El nudillista Phil Niekro debuta en Venezuela. Lo hizo con el equipo Pastora en la Liga Occidenta… - 3 years ago

@Sylvia63489601: RT @MLBPA_News: The Players Association is saddened by the passing of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro. We extend our condolences to his fa… - 3 years ago

@MorganDavii: RT @CecilHurt: Nice of Notre Dame to end the half with a tribute to Phil Niekro on the field goal try. - 3 years ago

@JMRamos1701D: RT @NumbersMLB: .@baseballhall RHP and knuckleball master Phil Niekro passes away at the age of 81. In parts of 24 seasons with the #Brave… - 3 years ago

@JohnHMerrill: RT @CecilHurt: Nice of Notre Dame to end the half with a tribute to Phil Niekro on the field goal try. - 3 years ago

@jmarcum72: @ChiCityPulls I've not been so lucky as of yet. Lowest cc I ever pulled was a 1/5 Phil Niekro. R.I.P. - 3 years ago

@fuckoff89017950: RT @CecilHurt: Nice of Notre Dame to end the half with a tribute to Phil Niekro on the field goal try. - 3 years ago

@BamaWriter: RT @CecilHurt: Nice of Notre Dame to end the half with a tribute to Phil Niekro on the field goal try. - 3 years ago

@PCBSNews19: RT @CecilHurt: Nice of Notre Dame to end the half with a tribute to Phil Niekro on the field goal try. - 3 years ago

@kwsanders: RT @CecilHurt: Nice of Notre Dame to end the half with a tribute to Phil Niekro on the field goal try. - 3 years ago

@nickschulz: Niekro pitched against John Havlicek (my sports nerd friends will know why that’s interesting). Truly amazing ⁦… - 3 years ago

@jason_pop: RT @CecilHurt: Nice of Notre Dame to end the half with a tribute to Phil Niekro on the field goal try. - 3 years ago

@JohnHime: RT @CecilHurt: Nice of Notre Dame to end the half with a tribute to Phil Niekro on the field goal try. - 3 years ago

@NovackRenna: RT @SInow: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame pitcher and master of the knuckleball, has died at 81. RIP 🙏 - 3 years ago

@NYTObits: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame Knuckleball Pitcher, Dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@Joane10852600: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@nady_ice: RT @CecilHurt: Nice of Notre Dame to end the half with a tribute to Phil Niekro on the field goal try. - 3 years ago

@BillRasure: RT @CecilHurt: Nice of Notre Dame to end the half with a tribute to Phil Niekro on the field goal try. - 3 years ago

@HoopsWeiss: RT @CecilHurt: Nice of Notre Dame to end the half with a tribute to Phil Niekro on the field goal try. - 3 years ago

@tidefanbill: RT @CecilHurt: Nice of Notre Dame to end the half with a tribute to Phil Niekro on the field goal try. - 3 years ago

@thelochneff: RT @CecilHurt: Nice of Notre Dame to end the half with a tribute to Phil Niekro on the field goal try. - 3 years ago

@socratesrocks: RT @CecilHurt: Nice of Notre Dame to end the half with a tribute to Phil Niekro on the field goal try. - 3 years ago

@BLiceaga: RT @GlobeBobRyan: RIP Phil Niekro. The rebounder for John Havlicek on the Bridgeport HS basketball team. I understand he went on to play a… - 3 years ago

@StangroomTatum: RT @SInow: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame pitcher and master of the knuckleball, has died at 81. RIP 🙏 - 3 years ago

@AllDailyRepNews: One last task for Phil Niekro’s catchers — saying goodbye [The Atlanta Journal-Constitution :: BC-BBO-NIEKRO-CATCHE… - 3 years ago

@Dorris20259293: RT @DaleMurphy3: Nancy and I are deeply saddened by the news today of the passing of Phil Niekro. Knucksie was one of a kind. Friend, teamm… - 3 years ago

@wabenews: In a statement announcing his death, the Braves said they were heartbroken on the passing of a treasured friend. - 3 years ago

@troutman_tom: RT @DaleMurphy3: Nancy and I are deeply saddened by the news today of the passing of Phil Niekro. Knucksie was one of a kind. Friend, teamm… - 3 years ago

@ToniBallester13: RT @pitcheossalvaje: Rendimos homenaje a Phil Niekro. El mítico knuckerballer de los Braves nos dejó a los 81 en este 2020 que se acaba. Un… - 3 years ago

@mariazeballos26: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@Christe22273814: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@LLGroundskeeper: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@AdelineRodrguez: RT @dougglanville: RIP Phil Niekro. I will always remember the fun I had with him at the @baseballhall game years ago. And yes, I had the h… - 3 years ago

@lois_left: RT @drewmorrisTB: RIP Kobe, Chadwick, Regis, Trebek, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, MF DOOM, Bob Gibson, Sean Connery, Phil Niekro, Lou Brock, Jerry… - 3 years ago

@WitchesFor: RT @drewmorrisTB: RIP Kobe, Chadwick, Regis, Trebek, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, MF DOOM, Bob Gibson, Sean Connery, Phil Niekro, Lou Brock, Jerry… - 3 years ago

@drewmorrisTB: RIP Kobe, Chadwick, Regis, Trebek, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, MF DOOM, Bob Gibson, Sean Connery, Phil Niekro, Lou Brock,… - 3 years ago

@jenndiggy: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@OTD_Colonel: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@AnalisaWhetsto1: RT @dougglanville: RIP Phil Niekro. I will always remember the fun I had with him at the @baseballhall game years ago. And yes, I had the h… - 3 years ago

@davidwon4206: RT @Indians: We are deeply saddened by the news of Phil Niekro’s passing. In 1987, the native Ohioan put the Niekro brothers in the record… - 3 years ago

@BableEvangelina: RT @DOBrienATL: R.I.P., Phil Niekro. Hall of Fame pitcher, #Braves icon, and one of the nicest men I’ve known. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@harrisville318: RT @MLBTheShow: We remember Phil Niekro. A Hall of Fame pitcher and whose knack with the knuckleball contributed, immensely, to his incredi… - 3 years ago

@Pothole069: RT @DonaldRMiller7: Asking for your help with gathering 1000 Phil Niekro baseball cards to send to his wife with a condolence card and lett… - 3 years ago

@BaseballCurtain: If you’re looking for something to entertain you till midnight tonight, Phil Niekro’s @baseball_ref page is pretty… - 3 years ago

@AndyBassNY: RT @AndyBassNY: Phil Niekro, December 26. ⚾️ #Appreciation Baseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@HiFiRecording: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@Wes_nship: RT @grantmcauley: New @FromTheDiamond_: Longtime #Braves star @DaleMurphy3 joins me for a tribute to the life and legacy of Hall of Famer… - 3 years ago

@grantmcauley: RT @grantmcauley: New @FromTheDiamond_: Longtime #Braves star @DaleMurphy3 joins me for a tribute to the life and legacy of Hall of Famer… - 3 years ago

@LaurieAnnBaker: RT @RealMattCouch: HALL OF FAMER KNUCKLEBALLER PHIL NIEKRO DIES AT 81 - 3 years ago

@RealMattCouch: RT @RealMattCouch: HALL OF FAMER KNUCKLEBALLER PHIL NIEKRO DIES AT 81 - 3 years ago

@SptsGuy1: baseball PHIL (Niekro) WILL WAIT #Atlanta #Braves #Niekro - 3 years ago

@yvesyor: RT @RealMattCouch: HALL OF FAMER KNUCKLEBALLER PHIL NIEKRO DIES AT 81 - 3 years ago

@Sely123Scott: RT @BSmile: RIP Phil Niekro - Your knuckleball befuddled so many batters... #MLB #Baseball #History #RIPKnucksie - 3 years ago

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@DonaldRMiller7: Asking for your help with gathering 1000 Phil Niekro baseball cards to send to his wife with a condolence card and… - 3 years ago

@BehrnsCruz: RT @GlobeBobRyan: RIP Phil Niekro. The rebounder for John Havlicek on the Bridgeport HS basketball team. I understand he went on to play a… - 3 years ago

@TruthClarity: RT @NPR: Phil Niekro, the National Baseball Hall of Famer and longtime pitcher for the Braves, has died at age 81. From full-season debut… - 3 years ago

@LoehrsMignon: RT @DaleMurphy3: Nancy and I are deeply saddened by the news today of the passing of Phil Niekro. Knucksie was one of a kind. Friend, teamm… - 3 years ago

@CaritaTrevis: RT @SInow: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame pitcher and master of the knuckleball, has died at 81. RIP 🙏 - 3 years ago

@ajk_47: in like the last week we’ve seen the deaths (or announcements) of -danny hodge -phil niekro -brodie lee -apollo leg… - 3 years ago

@WilliamMorgan83: Prayers for All. Remembering 16 Yankees who died in 2020, including Whitey Ford, Phil Niekro, Don Larsen, Horace Cl… - 3 years ago

@NYBBWAA: ‘Remembering Phil Niekro, King of the Knuckleballers (1939-2020)’ by @jay_jaffe for @fangraphs: Of the thousands of… - 3 years ago

@KatherynHTucker: RT @TimTuckerAJC: “He loved the game, loved his teammates. That’s why you were very thankful to be a teammate of his.” — Dale Murphy on Phi… - 3 years ago

@Tracysports27: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@AndyBassNY: RT @AndyBassNY: Phil Niekro, December 26. ⚾️ #Appreciation Baseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@GarrettWoll: Little late, but Rest In Peace Phil Niekro. One of the greatest. - 3 years ago

@AndyBassNY: Phil Niekro, December 26. ⚾️ #Appreciation Baseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81… - 3 years ago

@amberraebae: Remembering 16 Yankees who died in 2020, including Whitey Ford, Phil Niekro, Don Larsen, Horace Clarke - 3 years ago

@GarrettWoll: RT @BrianGaffneyFNC: RIP Phil Niekro -- the best knuckleballer ever. He was also incredibly generous with his time and talent, as my three… - 3 years ago

@ballparkprints: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@a2dradio_com: Players shown above: Joe Morgan, Tom Seaver, Al Kaline, Bob Gibson, Whitey Ford, Lou Brock, & Phil Niekro - 3 years ago

@643Network: ¡La recomendación! 😉 Para recordar a Phil Niekro hay que ver “Knuckleball!” 🎥, documental de 2012 que sigue la Tem… - 3 years ago

@ballparkprints: RT @ChickenMan3010: Words cannot describe the sadness I feel about the passing of Phil Niekro thoughts and prayers go out to Nancy and the… - 3 years ago

@KevinWestWGOW: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@PointBreakWW: RT @americafirstmg: HALL OF FAMER KNUCKLEBALLER PHIL NIEKRO DIES AT 81 - 3 years ago

@MIC328: RT @ChickenMan3010: Words cannot describe the sadness I feel about the passing of Phil Niekro thoughts and prayers go out to Nancy and the… - 3 years ago

@BruceOrwall: RT @andrewlbeaton: Tom Seaver. Bob Gibson. Joe Morgan. Whitey Ford. Lou Brock. Al Kaline. Phil Niekro. Dick Allen. 2020 saw the greatest… - 3 years ago

@riyank: I'm tipping my cap to "Knucksie", Phil Niekro - 3 years ago

@Bubblegoosedj: RT @grantmcauley: New @FromTheDiamond_: Longtime #Braves star @DaleMurphy3 joins me for a tribute to the life and legacy of Hall of Famer… - 3 years ago

@stephenwalrus4: RT @Jared_Carrabis: New @Starting9 is out! Two hours of reactions to the Blake Snell and Yu Darvish trades, the Ha-Seong Kim signing, Josh… - 3 years ago

@blackholetalos: RT @NYTObits: He played in the major leagues for 24 seasons, and was an all-star five times, but never made it to the World Series. Phil Ni… - 3 years ago

@WingroveKendall: We said goodbye to Al Kaline this year. In 1968, Kaline and the Tigers beat the Cardinals in the World Series. Lo… - 3 years ago

@teerick: RT @fangraphs: Seven Hall of Famers passed away in 2020, with knuckleball legend and longtime Braves pitcher Phil Niekro the most recent—an… - 3 years ago

@wshort2: One last task for Phil Niekro’s catchers — saying goodbye - 3 years ago

@GregPyron: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@LonnDunphy: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@jc2012ag: Check this out @CraigSchacherer RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one la… - 3 years ago

@PostalPeriodism: RT @pegadehit: #PegaDeHit ⚾🎙️ ➡️ Hoy 9pm ➡️ Emmanuel Ávila ➡️ Playoff @Liga_Arco ➡️ Recordaremos a Phil Niekro 📺📲 En vivo a través… - 3 years ago

@ValTsports: RT @NYTObits: He played in the major leagues for 24 seasons, and was an all-star five times, but never made it to the World Series. Phil Ni… - 3 years ago

@benn_wi: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@DSzymborski: RT @jay_jaffe: Banked a FanGraphs Audio podcast spot with @DSzymborski where we talked about Phil Niekro, with additional thoughts regardin… - 3 years ago

@DrSteveAlbrecht: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@AnachronistD: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@26thYankee: RT @chrishavlicek15: Another tough day for the sports world. First Tommy, then KC, and now Phil Niekro- my Dad’s best friend since childhoo… - 3 years ago

@roricktr: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@Punga_3: RT @BaseballQuotes1: It actually giggles at you as it goes by. -Rick Monday, on Phil Niekro's knuckleball - 3 years ago

@ccbama: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@tim815: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@jay_jaffe: Banked a FanGraphs Audio podcast spot with @DSzymborski where we talked about Phil Niekro, with additional thoughts… - 3 years ago

@FarmerRoy2: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@mikeyb0214: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@johnnyf837: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@mrcoachhoerner: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@AlexBarham: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@larryfleisher: RT @NYBBWAA: ‘The Blake Snell Trade Is The Latest Reminder No One Will Ever Match The Career Path Of Phil Niekro’ by @JerryBeach73 for @For… - 3 years ago

@BaseballQuotes1: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@NYBBWAA: ‘The Blake Snell Trade Is The Latest Reminder No One Will Ever Match The Career Path Of Phil Niekro’ by… - 3 years ago

@RunnerDaveVA: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@11hullinger: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@kingisjim: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@eduin0407: RT @obsenlinea: #Deportes El lanzador del Salón de la Fama Phil Niekro murió a la edad de 81 años. Niekro falleció mientras dormía el sábad… - 3 years ago

@chrisgoforth1: Awesome story and a fitting tribute for Phil Niekro - 3 years ago

@obsenlinea: #Deportes El lanzador del Salón de la Fama Phil Niekro murió a la edad de 81 años. Niekro falleció mientras dormía… - 3 years ago

@stevelew1: RT @Super70sSports: Your 1975 National League All-Stars. By my count we lost six of these sweet bastards this year: #RIP Jimmy Wynn, Bob Wa… - 3 years ago

@BatesBeisbol: @javiergon56 Estimado Javier, en estos momentos escribo unas líneas sobre la trascendencia de Phil Niekro. Yo no vi… - 3 years ago

@jrlentini: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@BatesBeisbol: @tripleplayha Saludos estimado Humberto! Recurro a usted como fuente consultiva respecto al legado de Phil Niekro.… - 3 years ago

@jpeebles: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@DOrlandoAJC: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@sultan_of_stats: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@jdwicker: For a kid who grew up in Mississippi watching the Braves on WTBS this is a must read. The @Braves, Phil Niekro, Eg… - 3 years ago

@toasterposey: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@NicoleHaase: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@stevenins: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@MaysonTaylor4: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@JRRadcliffe: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@jeffash26: Wonderful stories from Phil Niekro's catchers. His nickname for Ueck? "The Chaser." - 3 years ago

@brklynmind: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@BillReedy: RT @BDbaseball6: Classic Phil Niekro- People Magazine photo shoot Spring Training 1986 Tucson. Knucksie, 47, napping in a rocking chair on… - 3 years ago

@worden1010: RT @BSmile: New York #Yankees pitcher Phil Niekro hurls a complete game shutout vs. the Toronto #BlueJays on the final day of the 1985 seas… - 3 years ago

@BigHairPlasGras: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@ageorges88: .@AM1600WKKX @brianschambach1 @CommishMThomas Please join us Saturday AM on the Paul Harris Sports Huddle WKKX The… - 3 years ago

@bruning_ron: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@KenBorsuk1: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@greg_prince: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@DjMickey904: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@jon_boucher: RT @Steve_AJC: Three days before he died, in hospice care, Phil Niekro made one last call to his catcher, Bob Uecker - the one who made eve… - 3 years ago

@AhrensRon: RT @ByJerrySullivan: Over the last four months, Tom Seaver, Lou Brock, Joe Morgan, Dick Allen, Bob Gibson, Whitey Ford and Phil Niekro have… - 3 years ago

@Deebs_29: @KingofJUCO @PitchingNinja Phil Niekro Knuckleball to pay tribute to the legend RIP - 3 years ago

@CFilinski: RT @MzCSmith: Al Kaline. Tom Seaver. Lou Brock. Bob Gibson. Whitey Ford. Joe Morgan. And now Phil Niekro. 2020 has claimed a seventh Hall o… - 3 years ago

@NSmitty47: RT @GlobeBobRyan: RIP Phil Niekro. The rebounder for John Havlicek on the Bridgeport HS basketball team. I understand he went on to play a… - 3 years ago

@JasperRoos: RT @SportAmerika: ⚾ | Phil Niekro, de werper die de inmiddels vrijwel uitgestorven knuckleball tot een kunst verhief, is overleden. De Hall… - 3 years ago

@SportAmerika: ⚾ | Phil Niekro, de werper die de inmiddels vrijwel uitgestorven knuckleball tot een kunst verhief, is overleden. D… - 3 years ago

@MickvanderNat: ⚾️| Dit weekend ontviel er weer een honkbal gigant. Voor SportAmerika schreef ik over Phil 'Knucksie' Niekro.… - 3 years ago

@Apostleg180: With Phil Niekro's Death, Baseball Has Lost the Knuckleball and Its Master - 3 years ago

@HoosierSuiters: RT @Super70sSports: Your 1975 National League All-Stars. By my count we lost six of these sweet bastards this year: #RIP Jimmy Wynn, Bob Wa… - 3 years ago

@grantgw: So long, Phil Niekro - 3 years ago

@zach_r_roach: RT @the_ironsheik: PHIL NIEKRO YOU WERE ALWAYS GOOD MAN WHENEVER WE SEE YOU AT THE MATCHES IN THE ATLANTA. MISTER KNUCKLEBALL MASTER YOU WI… - 3 years ago

@LetsGoTribe: News andNotes - So long, Phil Niekro - 3 years ago

@JoeRaimondo: I'm trying to identify who the guy taking the bad hack at the knuckleball is in this photo. RIP Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@mediapro13: RT @BSmile: "Hey Knucksie, what keeps you going? I was four years old when you started." ~ New York #Yankees teammates Don Mattingly and Ph… - 3 years ago

@1981yanks: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@Marissa76765250: RT @BSmile: "Hey Knucksie, what keeps you going? I was four years old when you started." ~ New York #Yankees teammates Don Mattingly and Ph… - 3 years ago

@JacobG88: RT @billfrancis607: The Baseball Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery often elicits hushed tones from fans, more so after the death of one of the le… - 3 years ago

@hrblock_21: RT @dougglanville: RIP Phil Niekro. I will always remember the fun I had with him at the @baseballhall game years ago. And yes, I had the h… - 3 years ago

@girlbaseball: Phil Niekro, Atlanta Braves legend known for knuckleball pitch, dies at age 81 - 3 years ago

@Michael94514323: @MLB I Was Called A*KNUCKLE*As I Grew.Watching The Brave's Phil Niekro,Was To Watch A*KNUCKLE*(EPITOME OF TRUE) How… - 3 years ago

@Roberto3005: RT @DanielAlvarezEE: Phil Niekro, Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Tom Seaver, Whitey Ford, Joe Morgan, Al Kaline. Todos se han ido este año. Puras… - 3 years ago

@davylauren1: Dale Murhpy: Phil Niekro's career is remarkable - - 3 years ago

@Nmharley2: RT @RobertWOliver: @MLB I used to listen to Braves games on the radio when I was a kid. I always got excited when Niekro was pitching becau… - 3 years ago

@NJEMurray: RT @buckweaver: Oh, and Niekro’s first favorite BBQ spot was well known to locals: the old Mountain Man in Flowery Branch, served out of a… - 3 years ago

@NDePuy: RT @Super70sSports: Your 1975 National League All-Stars. By my count we lost six of these sweet bastards this year: #RIP Jimmy Wynn, Bob Wa… - 3 years ago

@LittleRedShoes1: RT @KeithOlbermann: A worthy farewell to Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame human... From ⁦@gtimes⁩: Flowery Branch has 'lost a legend.' Former Bra… - 3 years ago

@libertybk: RT @KeithOlbermann: A worthy farewell to Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame human... From ⁦@gtimes⁩: Flowery Branch has 'lost a legend.' Former Bra… - 3 years ago

@Nmharley2: RT @BigFanOfSport: @MLB Phil Niekro Pumpkkn has been a staple in my house for years. He will be greatly missed. - 3 years ago

@buckweaver: Oh, and Niekro’s first favorite BBQ spot was well known to locals: the old Mountain Man in Flowery Branch, served o… - 3 years ago

@NewarkGuy: RT @KeithOlbermann: A worthy farewell to Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame human... From ⁦@gtimes⁩: Flowery Branch has 'lost a legend.' Former Bra… - 3 years ago

@mortonie: RT @KeithOlbermann: A worthy farewell to Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame human... From ⁦@gtimes⁩: Flowery Branch has 'lost a legend.' Former Bra… - 3 years ago

@HctorLuisRiver4: RT @KeithOlbermann: A worthy farewell to Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame human... From ⁦@gtimes⁩: Flowery Branch has 'lost a legend.' Former Bra… - 3 years ago

@KeithOlbermann: A worthy farewell to Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame human... From ⁦@gtimes⁩: Flowery Branch has 'lost a legend.' Former… - 3 years ago

@BravesReddit: [Evan Grant] Do not ask me why I looked this up, but in his career, only one hitter faced Phil Niekro at least thre… - 3 years ago

@MunazStella: RT @BR_MLB: Hall of Fame Braves pitcher and knuckleball master Phil Niekro has died at 81. - 3 years ago

@chitownlou: RT @BSmile: "Hey Knucksie, what keeps you going? I was four years old when you started." ~ New York #Yankees teammates Don Mattingly and Ph… - 3 years ago

@mm18nascar: RT @MLBTheShow: We remember Phil Niekro. A Hall of Fame pitcher and whose knack with the knuckleball contributed, immensely, to his incredi… - 3 years ago

@kingsolo1970: RT @BuckinBoston: Spoke with Tim Wakefield about how the late Phil Niekro helped save his career. Wakefield added this: “You always hear st… - 3 years ago

@SuwaneePatch: Top news includes Trump returning to GA to rally, deaths from car crashes and Phil Neikro died. How to share news,… - 3 years ago

@HStancliff1: @chrisdimino Chris, was Phil Niekro ever on Hardball? If so, is there a way to hear or if you could put it up again? - 3 years ago

@ShawnW24: RT @sabr: In Memoriam: Phil Niekro, 81, Atlanta @Braves ace who was born on April Fools' Day and spent his memorable @BaseballHall of Fame… - 3 years ago

@AtlantaPatch: Top news includes Trump returning to GA to rally, deaths from car crashes and Phil Neikro died. How to share news,… - 3 years ago

@CdnPressSports: RT @GregoryStrongCP: The late Phil Niekro won 318 games, had 3,342 strikeouts and pitched 5,404 innings over his Hall of Fame career. The k… - 3 years ago

@_Chris_Hood_: RT @grantmcauley: September 27, 1987: #Braves legend Phil Niekro made the final appearance of his 24-year big league career. The results we… - 3 years ago

@Julioce14495720: RT @hiramberman: Falleció uno de los maestros del “Nudillo” miembro del Salón de la Fama y leyenda de Atlanta Braves Phil Niekro a la… - 3 years ago

@JHC441963: RT @Super70sSports: Your 1975 National League All-Stars. By my count we lost six of these sweet bastards this year: #RIP Jimmy Wynn, Bob Wa… - 3 years ago

@HolmPreben: RT @nlbmprez: AN OPEN & SHUT (BRIEF) CASE: Satchel Paige always had his brief case. Phil Niekro shared this classic encounter of Satch & hi… - 3 years ago

@Sapakoff: RT @WilliePStyle: Now joined by #Braves legendary stalwart Dale Murphy to look back on the career of Phil Niekro who we lost this weekend a… - 3 years ago

@JoeySMU: RT @Super70sSports: Your 1975 National League All-Stars. By my count we lost six of these sweet bastards this year: #RIP Jimmy Wynn, Bob Wa… - 3 years ago

@CDeportivaES: ⚾️ Falleció a los 81 años Phil Niekro, integrante del Salón de la Fama de las Grandes Ligas 🔍 #MLB - 3 years ago

@GregoryStrongCP: The late Phil Niekro won 318 games, had 3,342 strikeouts and pitched 5,404 innings over his Hall of Fame career. Th… - 3 years ago

@MIC328: RT @baseballhall: With 318 victories and 5,404 innings - the most of any pitcher whose career began in the live ball era - and as manager o… - 3 years ago

@929TheGame: RT @WilliePStyle: Now joined by #Braves legendary stalwart Dale Murphy to look back on the career of Phil Niekro who we lost this weekend a… - 3 years ago

@Bears68104: RT @Super70sSports: Your 1975 National League All-Stars. By my count we lost six of these sweet bastards this year: #RIP Jimmy Wynn, Bob Wa… - 3 years ago

@WilliePStyle: Now joined by #Braves legendary stalwart Dale Murphy to look back on the career of Phil Niekro who we lost this wee… - 3 years ago

@KenOnStrength: RT @Super70sSports: Your 1975 National League All-Stars. By my count we lost six of these sweet bastards this year: #RIP Jimmy Wynn, Bob Wa… - 3 years ago

@ElUniversal: Fallece Phil Niekro un icónico pitcher de las #GrandesLigas de beisbol #EUVzla - 3 years ago

@RLilleston: I wrote a one-graf obit today on Phil Niekro in which I got to use the word "flummoxed," so it has been a good day. - 3 years ago

@ZshafBrad: RT @Super70sSports: Your 1975 National League All-Stars. By my count we lost six of these sweet bastards this year: #RIP Jimmy Wynn, Bob Wa… - 3 years ago

@essox2: RT @TGreenDenver: Interesting note below, about this sad year...and 1967. With yesterday’s passing of Phil Niekro he joined the list fello… - 3 years ago

@RobertJLawson: @mroctober Looks like he would have collected autographs from Aaron, Mays, McCovey, Bench, Steve Carlton, Carew, Fr… - 3 years ago

@buddy_neumann: RT @Super70sSports: Your 1975 National League All-Stars. By my count we lost six of these sweet bastards this year: #RIP Jimmy Wynn, Bob Wa… - 3 years ago

@bomberbeat2: RT @iLetsPlayBall: Phil Niekro was the type pitcher that could’ve thrown both ends of a double hitter - 3 years ago

@CharlieRGa: RT @NPR: Phil Niekro, the National Baseball Hall of Famer and longtime pitcher for the Braves, has died at age 81. From full-season debut… - 3 years ago

@BobSeedlock: RT @grantmcauley: September 27, 1987: #Braves legend Phil Niekro made the final appearance of his 24-year big league career. The results we… - 3 years ago

@iLetsPlayBall: Phil Niekro was the type pitcher that could’ve thrown both ends of a double hitter - 3 years ago

@Marco_NY23: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame Knuckleball Pitcher, Dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@erniemass: Phil Niekro was 4th all time in Innings pitched and won over 300 games. Guy pitched until he was 48! Incredible career - 3 years ago

@bobbytallguy: RT @BSmile: "Hey Knucksie, what keeps you going? I was four years old when you started." ~ New York #Yankees teammates Don Mattingly and Ph… - 3 years ago

@NYBBWAA: ‘Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame knuckleballer and former Braves pitcher, dies at 81’ by @mikeaxisa for @CBSSports: Niekr… - 3 years ago

@mercnews: Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, known for knuckleball pitch, dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@EastBayTimes: Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, known for knuckleball pitch, dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@MBeavenABJ: RT @BSmile: "Hey Knucksie, what keeps you going? I was four years old when you started." ~ New York #Yankees teammates Don Mattingly and Ph… - 3 years ago

@CaraotaDigital: Niekro falleció la noche del sábado mientras dormía (+Detalles) 👇 🔎 - 3 years ago

@CoachGalante: RT @nut_history: I really didn’t want to add anyone else to this lists. But we just lost another legend. -Lou Brock -Bob Gibson -Tom Seav… - 3 years ago

@SpringerKM: RT @nlbmprez: AN OPEN & SHUT (BRIEF) CASE: Satchel Paige always had his brief case. Phil Niekro shared this classic encounter of Satch & hi… - 3 years ago

@CollectingAll: RT @CollectingAll: 7 Career-Chronicling Phil Niekro Baseball Cards - 3 years ago

@lucasbentley512: RT @nlbmprez: AN OPEN & SHUT (BRIEF) CASE: Satchel Paige always had his brief case. Phil Niekro shared this classic encounter of Satch & hi… - 3 years ago

@WJHayesJr: RT @nlbmprez: AN OPEN & SHUT (BRIEF) CASE: Satchel Paige always had his brief case. Phil Niekro shared this classic encounter of Satch & hi… - 3 years ago

@jowens510: @ByJasonFoster This remembrance of his 300th win - when Niekro decided to avoid throwing his knuckleball as his dad… - 3 years ago

@roricmcc: RT @BenHoffmanNYT: Baseball has said goodbye to so many greats in 2020. Phil Niekro's death this weekend hit particularly hard because, as… - 3 years ago

@Charlie1689: RT @nlbmprez: AN OPEN & SHUT (BRIEF) CASE: Satchel Paige always had his brief case. Phil Niekro shared this classic encounter of Satch & hi… - 3 years ago

@dannyhshin: RT @GlobeBobRyan: RIP Phil Niekro. The rebounder for John Havlicek on the Bridgeport HS basketball team. I understand he went on to play a… - 3 years ago

@jimfornaciari: RT @BSmile: "Hey Knucksie, what keeps you going? I was four years old when you started." ~ New York #Yankees teammates Don Mattingly and Ph… - 3 years ago

@UMadeYourBed: RT @BSmile: "Hey Knucksie, what keeps you going? I was four years old when you started." ~ New York #Yankees teammates Don Mattingly and Ph… - 3 years ago

@vonraven13: RT @the_ironsheik: PHIL NIEKRO YOU WERE ALWAYS GOOD MAN WHENEVER WE SEE YOU AT THE MATCHES IN THE ATLANTA. MISTER KNUCKLEBALL MASTER YOU WI… - 3 years ago

@badtylerfly: RT @BSmile: "Hey Knucksie, what keeps you going? I was four years old when you started." ~ New York #Yankees teammates Don Mattingly and Ph… - 3 years ago

@ejespinoza: @frankbeisbol Un abrazo afectuoso Lic @frankbeisbol , hoy tristeza en el béisbol murió el gran Phil Niekro, si no m… - 3 years ago

@corinhoggard: RT @BSmile: "Hey Knucksie, what keeps you going? I was four years old when you started." ~ New York #Yankees teammates Don Mattingly and Ph… - 3 years ago

@ikariya: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@BaseballCodes: RIP to Phil Neikro, who, given his career longevity, I figured to be immortal. As usual, @TylerKepner offers perspe… - 3 years ago

@BellyUpAFTW: RT @BatFlipPodcast: After a off week we are back with “It is all going to Bell” We talk about the passing of Phil Niekro, the Josh Bell tra… - 3 years ago

@cpmaguire1: RT @BleacherNation: RIP Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@AM800News: The man many dubbed the greatest knuckleball pitcher of all time has died via @baconAM800 - 3 years ago

@JeffH91048650: RT @PaulByrd36: Sad to hear about the passing of Phil Niekro today, at age 81. Always very kind to me and gracious during interviews, even… - 3 years ago

@TheTommyHicks: RT @nlbmprez: AN OPEN & SHUT (BRIEF) CASE: Satchel Paige always had his brief case. Phil Niekro shared this classic encounter of Satch & hi… - 3 years ago

@greggjonesbooks: RT @SlangsOnSports: Seven Hall of Fame players have passed away in 2020, the most in a calendar year A sad & heartbreaking note If you ha… - 3 years ago

@oriolesrise: RT @BSmile: "Hey Knucksie, what keeps you going? I was four years old when you started." ~ New York #Yankees teammates Don Mattingly and Ph… - 3 years ago

@SpencerHeff2: RT @the_ironsheik: PHIL NIEKRO YOU WERE ALWAYS GOOD MAN WHENEVER WE SEE YOU AT THE MATCHES IN THE ATLANTA. MISTER KNUCKLEBALL MASTER YOU WI… - 3 years ago

@RFL630: RT @BSmile: "Hey Knucksie, what keeps you going? I was four years old when you started." ~ New York #Yankees teammates Don Mattingly and Ph… - 3 years ago

@footballfan0618: RT @NamathSeaver: Card of the Day - Phil Niekro 1964 Topps #541 RIP - 3 years ago

@iancohen46: RT @BSmile: "Hey Knucksie, what keeps you going? I was four years old when you started." ~ New York #Yankees teammates Don Mattingly and Ph… - 3 years ago

@MarlieChoore: RT @BSmile: "Hey Knucksie, what keeps you going? I was four years old when you started." ~ New York #Yankees teammates Don Mattingly and Ph… - 3 years ago

@MyKBO: Here's a video of Phil Niekro (RIP) being interviewed at a game in Jamsil. He was there as a guest of Hur Min, the… - 3 years ago

@AndyBassNY: RT @AndyBassNY: Stacy Sunny played for Phil Niekro on the Colorado Silver Bullets for three seasons, 1994-1996. - 3 years ago

@AndyBassNY: RT @AndyBassNY: Tamara Ivie played for Phil Niekro on the Colorado Silver Bullets for three seasons, 1995-1997. - 3 years ago

@AndyBassNY: RT @AndyBassNY: Angie Marzetta Mentink played for Phil Niekro on the Colorado Silver Bullets for two seasons, 1995 and 1996. - 3 years ago

@NJ4ever78: RT @BSmile: "Hey Knucksie, what keeps you going? I was four years old when you started." ~ New York #Yankees teammates Don Mattingly and Ph… - 3 years ago

@AndyBassNY: RT @AndyBassNY: Missy Coombes played for Phil Niekro on the Colorado Silver Bullets for three seasons, 1994-1996. - 3 years ago

@AndyBassNY: RT @AndyBassNY: Bruce Crabbe coached under Phil Niekro with the Colorado Silver Bullets for three seasons, 1995-1997, succeeding him as man… - 3 years ago

@AndyBassNY: RT @AndyBassNY: Shannon Mitchem Lovelady played for Phil Niekro on the Colorado Silver Bullets for four seasons, 1994-1997. - 3 years ago

@RossBarkan: Both Tom Seaver and Phil Niekro's 300th wins included the Yankees and happened in 1985. Niekro was pitching for, Se… - 3 years ago

@AndyBassNY: RT @AndyBassNY: Greg Swindell was teammates with Phil Niekro on the Cleveland Indians for two seasons, 1986 and 1987. - 3 years ago

@AndyBassNY: RT @AndyBassNY: Ken Schrom was teammates with Phil Niekro on the Cleveland Indians for two seasons, 1986 and 1987. - 3 years ago

@AndyBassNY: RT @AndyBassNY: Dave Winfield was teammates with Phil Niekro on the New York Yankees for two seasons, 1984 and 1985. - 3 years ago

@WWSRN_Radio: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame knuckleballer and former Braves pitcher, dies at 81 #mlbnews… - 3 years ago

@CHUCKVANHORNE: RT @BSmile: "Hey Knucksie, what keeps you going? I was four years old when you started." ~ New York #Yankees teammates Don Mattingly and Ph… - 3 years ago

@AndyBassNY: RT @AndyBassNY: Dale Murphy was teammates with Phil Niekro on the Atlanta Braves for nine seasons, 1976-1983 and 1987. - 3 years ago

@EyeoftheGator: every Phil Niekro baseball card I could find. Somewhere, packed away, I have a binder full of Phil Niekro cards.… - 3 years ago

@AndyBassNY: RT @AndyBassNY: Following is a thread of remembrances of Phil Niekro from former teammates @DaleMurphy3, @DaveWinfieldHOF, @KSchrom18, and… - 3 years ago

@EyeoftheGator: RIP Phil Niekro Growing up in the 80s as a baseball fan, you could watch your local team broadcast or you could wa… - 3 years ago

@AndyBassNY: RT @AndyBassNY: Remembering Phil Niekro (1939-2020), knuckleball pitcher for 24 years. He's the latest Baseball Hall of Famer lost in this… - 3 years ago

@katelyn_renae__: RT @Braves: This day in #Braves history in 1973: Hall of Famer Phil Niekro becomes the first Atlanta pitcher to throw a no-hitter! #ChopOn… - 3 years ago

@Samuel30102258: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@CouchJane: RT @CBSNews: Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro has died at 81 - 3 years ago

@BlueWave707: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@katelyn_renae__: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@FiSHTANK19XX: RT @MLBJapan: ナックルボーラーの殿堂入り投手、フィル・ニークロ氏が逝去されました。81歳でした。5回のオールスター&ゴールドグラブ賞、24年のメジャー生活で318勝を挙げた大投手です。 - 3 years ago

@katelyn_renae__: RT @PitchingNinja: Phil Niekro's Knuckleball grip. From: - 3 years ago

@jeffersonwolfe: RT @BDbaseball6: Classic Phil Niekro- People Magazine photo shoot Spring Training 1986 Tucson. Knucksie, 47, napping in a rocking chair on… - 3 years ago

@gangbonpa: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@gangbonpa: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@Soulledonbreaks: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@rwdaniel65: Baseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@ChrisCBS2: - 3 years ago

@jon_snodgrass: RT @jaredpolis: Saddened by the death of @baseballhall of famer Phil Niekro. As a kid in the 1980s, I admired him tossing his famed knuckle… - 3 years ago

@PrimeKipnis: RT @MLBPAA: A master of his craft, Hall of Fame pitcher and most importantly, a friend to all. RIP, Phil Niekro. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@PrevDiesel: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@cesargaldona: RT @sigg20: Phil Niekro has passed away He had a tremendous 24 year HOF Career #Braves #Atlanta #Milwaukee #Yankees #Indians #RIPPhilNiekro… - 3 years ago

@jose_vc80s: RT @MLBNetwork: MLB Network mourns the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@riggsbeem: - 3 years ago

@ReggieOrmeo: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@ReggieOrmeo: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@chaplaingarf: RT @PaulByrd36: Sad to hear about the passing of Phil Niekro today, at age 81. Always very kind to me and gracious during interviews, even… - 3 years ago

@frattigiovanni: RT @SebasArEs: 67. Phil Niekro - pelotero Salon de la fama - 3 years ago

@DaWRight_One: RT @GAFollowers: RIP to @Braves Phil Niekro, he died today at 81. - 3 years ago

@DrDrewFolk1: RT @nlbmprez: As a lifelong @Braves fan, Phil Niekro was one of my favorite pitchers. He made our hearts flutter just like his patented Knu… - 3 years ago

@ReggieOrmeo: RT @SportsCenter: Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro died Saturday night in his sleep, the Atlanta Braves announced Sunday. He was 81.… - 3 years ago

@ManoloAvatares: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@dalipfhrfc: RT @BSmile: RIP Phil Niekro - Your knuckleball befuddled so many batters... #MLB #Baseball #History #RIPKnucksie - 3 years ago

@romago13: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@bradwilliams69: RT @CBSNews: Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro has died at 81 - 3 years ago

@OpeningDayNFL: Famed Knuckleball Pitcher Phil Niekro Dead at 81 - 3 years ago

@chaplaingarf: RT @KelsWingert: Aw man, Phil Niekro. Terrible news. - 3 years ago

@JimStessman: RT @grantmcauley: Only four pitchers in baseball history started more games than #Braves legend Phil Niekro's 716. Those men are Cy Young,… - 3 years ago

@shivam_ratnani: Hall Of Famer Phil Niekro, Known For His Knuckleball, Dies At 81 "Knucksie," as he was known, pitched the most game… - 3 years ago

@HuronBlueChief: @MLB R.I.P. Phil Niekro ⚘⚾️ It was a pleasure watching you play - 3 years ago

@bradwilliams69: RT @cleveland19news: Baseball Hall-of-Famer Phil Niekro dies - 3 years ago

@rlfgPrudrudgml: RT @seattletimes: Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, who pitched well into his 40s with a knuckleball that baffled big league hitters for… - 3 years ago

@JA_JA_N: RT @MLBJapan: ナックルボーラーの殿堂入り投手、フィル・ニークロ氏が逝去されました。81歳でした。5回のオールスター&ゴールドグラブ賞、24年のメジャー生活で318勝を挙げた大投手です。 - 3 years ago

@SherzadSiddiqi: New story on NPR: Hall Of Famer Phil Niekro, Known For His Knuckleball, Dies At 81 - 3 years ago

@cil_lee: RT @BostonGlobe: Baseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@Dean_Hill3: RT @GAFollowers: RIP to @Braves Phil Niekro, he died today at 81. - 3 years ago

@KTIMRadio: RT @AP: BREAKING: Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, who pitched well into his 40s with a knuckleball that baffled big league hitters for… - 3 years ago

@JerryFIetcher: RT @PitchingNinja: Phil Niekro's Knuckleball grip. From: - 3 years ago

@dakine100: RT @GlobeBobRyan: RIP Phil Niekro. The rebounder for John Havlicek on the Bridgeport HS basketball team. I understand he went on to play a… - 3 years ago

@bposhea: Here's a Phil Niekro story from 2019 that is worth reading again today: Phil Niekro remembers his boyhood friend,… - 3 years ago

@Chg_11Yrs_PR: RT @SlangsOnSports: Seven Hall of Fame players have passed away in 2020, the most in a calendar year A sad & heartbreaking note If you ha… - 3 years ago

@RoxxsFisher: R.I.P. Atlanta Braves icon Phil Niekro, the master of the knuckleball who was enshrined in Cooperstown in 1997, die… - 3 years ago

@KneesToLetters: PHIL NIEKRO DIED?!? 😡😡😡😡😡😭😭😭😭Fuuuuuuck this year. - 3 years ago

@jstone72: Hall of Fame knuckleballer Niekro dead at 81 - 3 years ago

@syuko_131071: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@5drinkMax: RT @RDH07919864: Hall of famer Phil Niekro has died. 81 trips around the sun. R.I.P. - 3 years ago

@Photini1967: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@BostonGlobe: Baseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@JerryFIetcher: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@DennisPoust: Rest in peace, Knucksie. - 3 years ago

@GregCowboys: RT @emscharf: @GregCowboys @Montejp231 @rudedogreyes @5280Keith @chili227 @CowboysFanGreg1 @LionCuban @lori_stella75 @DanGoodwinIII @badman… - 3 years ago

@emscharf: @GregCowboys @Montejp231 @rudedogreyes @5280Keith @chili227 @CowboysFanGreg1 @LionCuban @lori_stella75… - 3 years ago

@CaptRogers447: RT @MLBNetwork: MLB Network mourns the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@JesusPerezGali2: RT @nandoreport: #Beisbol / Luto en el mundo del beisbol. Murió la leyenda Phil Niekro, extraordinario pitcher que pertenece al Salon de la… - 3 years ago

@AlPastor66: RT @Super70sSports: Super Sky Point to Phil Niekro, who won 318 games despite waking up on his 28th birthday with just ONE career major lea… - 3 years ago

@MRREDDONUTS: RT @nyyankeesstats: Phil Niekro is the only player to get both his 300th win and 3,000th strikeout as a member of the Yankees - 3 years ago

@SimonsWsim2323: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@ZENINEWS: THE EPOCH TIMES is reporting: Baseball Hall of Famer Knuckleballer Phil Niekro Dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@AthanDC: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@wangchihan: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@CaptRogers447: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@LefeverDimitri: RT @960theref: Sad news, as Braves legendary knuckleball pitcher Phil Niekro has passed away at the age of 81. - 3 years ago

@IAmHaxk: RT @RE2PECT2JETER: RIP to the Knuckleball legend, Phil Niekro... - 3 years ago

@blakeybaseball2: RT @BaseballQuotes1: Hall of Fame pitcher and Braves legend Phil Niekro has passed away at the age of 81. - 3 years ago

@blakeybaseball2: RT @BaseballQuotes1: Niekro struck out a hitter once and I never touched the ball. It hit me in the shinguard, bounced out to Clete Boyer a… - 3 years ago

@StanOzuna: RT @japatrick200: Phil Niekro threw 226 complete games in his career. 226. - 3 years ago

@blakeybaseball2: RT @BaseballQuotes1: There aren't many hitters who like facing knuckleball pitchers. They may not be intimidated by them, but they sure are… - 3 years ago

@scottaxe: RT @cooperstowncred: This was not how I planned to spend my Sunday. It was a joy to write about the late Phil Niekro but sad that I felt co… - 3 years ago

@blakeybaseball2: RT @KleinschmidtJD: Rob Manfred’s statement on the death of Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro: - 3 years ago

@AlPoppie25: RT @lindsayberra: I'd love to know what valuable piece of info Grampa is sharing with legendary knuckleballer and fellow #HOFer Phil Niekro… - 3 years ago

@dustinofholland: RT @grantmcauley: One of my favorite Phil Niekro creations. Knucksie wore just about every #Braves uniform combination imaginable. For exam… - 3 years ago

@blakeybaseball2: RT @BaseballQuotes1: I work for three weeks to get my swing down pat and Phil messes it up in one night... Trying to hit that thing is a mi… - 3 years ago

@malcolm_moran: RT @lindsayberra: I'd love to know what valuable piece of info Grampa is sharing with legendary knuckleballer and fellow #HOFer Phil Niekro… - 3 years ago

@ash6988: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@dmi199106: RT @SlangsOnSports: Seven Hall of Fame players have passed away in 2020, the most in a calendar year A sad & heartbreaking note If you ha… - 3 years ago

@nick_roiger: RT @BNightengale: RIP Phil Niekro, the 7th Hall of Famer to pass away in brutal 2020 - 3 years ago

@LefeverDimitri: RT @DaleMurphy3: Nancy and I are deeply saddened by the news today of the passing of Phil Niekro. Knucksie was one of a kind. Friend, teamm… - 3 years ago

@17WSC: RT @mooseoutfront: In 1976, the Astros’ Joe Niekro got the W vs. his older sibling Phil of the Braves. Joe hit the lone homer of his career… - 3 years ago

@28batchie: RT @Super70sSports: Super Sky Point to Phil Niekro, who won 318 games despite waking up on his 28th birthday with just ONE career major lea… - 3 years ago

@wadecampbell12: Rip Phil Niekro!! The guy who change the knuckleball/pitching!!! Rest easy!! #GoBraves - 3 years ago

@ColoradoMelodyG: RT @ThoughtsOfStray: It’s been a rough year for baseball when it comes to losing legends. 2020 strikes again taking Phil Niekro at the age… - 3 years ago

@lia_houston: RT @baseballhall: Cooperstown won't be the same without Phil Niekro's bright smile and infectious laugh. We'll always celebrate his legacy… - 3 years ago

@gomocs57: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@lia_houston: RT @PaulByrd36: Sad to hear about the passing of Phil Niekro today, at age 81. Always very kind to me and gracious during interviews, even… - 3 years ago

@lia_houston: RT @DOBrienATL: R.I.P., Phil Niekro. Hall of Fame pitcher, #Braves icon, and one of the nicest men I’ve known. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@RandySimmz: RT @lindsayberra: I'd love to know what valuable piece of info Grampa is sharing with legendary knuckleballer and fellow #HOFer Phil Niekro… - 3 years ago

@enlacanchapr: 11 unbelievable facts about Niekro's career Sent with the @MLB app - 3 years ago

@ImageKingUSA1: RT @wnct9: Phil Niekro, the longtime stalwart of the Atlanta Braves rotation, died after a long fight with cancer, the team announced Sunda… - 3 years ago

@mikensaid: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@powitz: RT @GlobeBobRyan: RIP Phil Niekro. The rebounder for John Havlicek on the Bridgeport HS basketball team. I understand he went on to play a… - 3 years ago

@11AliveSports: RT @Ria_Martin: A great conversation tonight with #Braves HOFer @DaleMurphy3 about remembering his former teammate, the great #MLB HOF P Ph… - 3 years ago

@jjhicret: RT @SABRbioproject: RIP, Phil Niekro, 81. After debuting as a reliever in 1964, Niekro split his time as a starter & reliever in '67, leadi… - 3 years ago

@HulettDaniela: RT @nandoreport: #Beisbol / Luto en el mundo del beisbol. Murió la leyenda Phil Niekro, extraordinario pitcher que pertenece al Salon de la… - 3 years ago

@Ivan202757: RT @nandoreport: #Beisbol / Luto en el mundo del beisbol. Murió la leyenda Phil Niekro, extraordinario pitcher que pertenece al Salon de la… - 3 years ago

@WILLTHAREALDEAL: RT @SlangsOnSports: Seven Hall of Fame players have passed away in 2020, the most in a calendar year A sad & heartbreaking note If you ha… - 3 years ago

@John_Bootss: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@MollyRich_: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@sgerving: RT @80sSportsNStuff: RIP to Hall of Famer Phil Niekro...no backyard wiffle ball game was complete without a Niekro knuckleball reference. h… - 3 years ago

@dchammontree: RT @KelsWingert: Aw man, Phil Niekro. Terrible news. - 3 years ago

@billridings: RT @GlobeBobRyan: RIP Phil Niekro. The rebounder for John Havlicek on the Bridgeport HS basketball team. I understand he went on to play a… - 3 years ago

@Hipismo_Play: RT @CarlosDBautista: Fallece Phil Niekro un icónico pitcher de las Grandes Ligas de beisbol. Integrante del Salón de la Fama a los 81 años… - 3 years ago

@GhostyOnSecond: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@HolySchip: RT @BravesMattC: Phil Niekro won five Gold Gloves in his career. They were all won in a six-year stretch between the ages of 39 and 44. - 3 years ago

@snidog: Phil Niekro is the seventh Hall of Famer to die in 2020, tying 1972 for the most ever. He outlived his younger brot… - 3 years ago

@nomar224145: RT @lindsayberra: I'd love to know what valuable piece of info Grampa is sharing with legendary knuckleballer and fellow #HOFer Phil Niekro… - 3 years ago

@RichyRobinson34: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@Studley: RT @SInow: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame pitcher and master of the knuckleball, has died at 81. RIP 🙏 - 3 years ago

@thonygenao: RT @DiarioLibre: |#Deportes | El inmortal tenía varios años luchando contra el cáncer #DiarioLibre #Actualidad #Fallecimiento - 3 years ago

@KMaster49620335: RT @JBaer10314: RIP Phil Niekro #knuckleball #atlantabraves #BaseballHallofFame - 3 years ago

@25Shadle: RT @GAFollowers: RIP to @Braves Phil Niekro, he died today at 81. - 3 years ago

@jjhicret: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@bravo_zach: RT @JonHeyman: RIP Phil Niekro, knuckleball king and Hall of Famer - 3 years ago

@Max_Smart86: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@jbordeaux: @TonyCava @JFPieters Speaking of knucklers, RIP Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@wilsonabula: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@kingisjim: RT @NPR: Phil Niekro, the National Baseball Hall of Famer and longtime pitcher for the Braves, has died at age 81. From full-season debut… - 3 years ago

@AgusChuc: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@Stewart1Scott: @Yankees RIP Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@BSmile: RT @BSmile: "Old Spice Salutes" 46-year-old knuckleballer Phil Niekro for his 300th career win! (This Week In Baseball - October 1985) #MLB… - 3 years ago

@TomVargheseJr: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@CallMeBeerad99: RT @Sigs4Soldiers: I’m saddened to hear of the passing of @Sigs4Soldiers supporter Mr Phil Niekro. He was a kind & generous man & will be d… - 3 years ago

@dorelipin: RT @AP_Deportes: Falleció Phil Niekro, pitcher miembro del @baseballhall. Tenía 81 años. - 3 years ago

@RunnerBill: RIP Phil Niekro. Nobody threw the knuckles better. - 3 years ago

@K_DUBB_80: RT @BNightengale: RIP Phil Niekro, the 7th Hall of Famer to pass away in brutal 2020 - 3 years ago

@WadeFPerry: Braves Baseball was the one weeknight TV indulgence in our household in the 80's. No telling how many hours I spen… - 3 years ago

@K_DUBB_80: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@johnnieutahh: RT @GlobeBobRyan: RIP Phil Niekro. The rebounder for John Havlicek on the Bridgeport HS basketball team. I understand he went on to play a… - 3 years ago

@secondtimefarce: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@ThirdWayKessler: Phil Niekro had 31 wins before he turned 30. He had 50 wins after he turned 45. RIP #PhilNiekro - 3 years ago

@Sigs4Soldiers: I’m saddened to hear of the passing of @Sigs4Soldiers supporter Mr Phil Niekro. He was a kind & generous man & will be deeply missed - 3 years ago

@pnewberry1963: For those of us who grew up in Atlanta and are a certain age, Phil Niekro was something special. A guy who gave a h… - 3 years ago

@familygrowing1: RT @the_60s_at_60: RIP Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@DougBluecher: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@femaletrumpet02: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@SalAlbaneseNYC: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@A_P_GQ: @baseballhall @Braves ⚾️@MLB @MLBNetwork @MLB_PLAYERS RIP Phil Niekro ⚾️#PhilNiekro @Braves #RIPPhilNiekro #Salute 💜 - 3 years ago

@Go_Dogs1: RT @Indians: We are deeply saddened by the news of Phil Niekro’s passing. In 1987, the native Ohioan put the Niekro brothers in the record… - 3 years ago

@joanield: @NYDNSports @NYDailyNews @AnthonyMcCarron Now with Phil Niekro we have lost 7 baseball Hall of Famers this year. - 3 years ago

@Danradiosports: Phil Niekro a déjà lancé pour les Jays ??? - 3 years ago

@Humberto7810: RT @BaseballDigital: MLB | Leyendas del béisbol que han fallecido este año: -Lou Brock -Bob Gibson -Tom Seaver -Whitey Ford -Tony Fernand… - 3 years ago

@JasonMGreco: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@JoeWillnottwit: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@TheJoseAFlores: RT @Cut4: Phil Niekro dominated with his knuckleball. - 3 years ago

@JarvisUSHistory: RT @baseballhall: Cooperstown won't be the same without Phil Niekro's bright smile and infectious laugh. We'll always celebrate his legacy… - 3 years ago

@Kevin04764288: RT @nandoreport: #Beisbol / Luto en el mundo del beisbol. Murió la leyenda Phil Niekro, extraordinario pitcher que pertenece al Salon de la… - 3 years ago

@JarvisUSHistory: RT @1974Baseball: Very sorry to hear that Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro passed away last night at 81. "Knucksie" used his signature pitc… - 3 years ago

@creativemm12: <Bitcoin Price> BTC/USD(Binance): 26365.05 <Headline News> Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame pitche… - 3 years ago

@HawkeyeHamer: RT @DannyVietti: RIP to the original knuckleball specialist, Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@JarvisUSHistory: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@jerryheiston: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@JLG1956: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@alexrpadron: RT @BaseballDigital: MLB | Leyendas del béisbol que han fallecido este año: -Lou Brock -Bob Gibson -Tom Seaver -Whitey Ford -Tony Fernand… - 3 years ago

@bschro3000: RT @grantmcauley: September 27, 1987: #Braves legend Phil Niekro made the final appearance of his 24-year big league career. The results we… - 3 years ago

@JDGutierrezU: RT @tripleplayha: Falleció Phil Niekro, uno de los 10 lanzadores con 300 o más victorias y 3000 o más ponches. Especialista en la bola de n… - 3 years ago

@hiaquaman: @nytimes RIP phil. since the end of the year is nigh, consider donating to his brother joe niekro’s foundation for… - 3 years ago

@Jennife45021465: RT @Cut4: Phil Niekro dominated with his knuckleball. - 3 years ago

@Scott75642254: RT @FoolishBB: C Hal Smith 1B Bob Watson 2B Joe Morgan 3B Dick Allen SS Tony Fernandez LF Lou Brock CF Jim Wynn RF Al Kaline UTIL Dennis Me… - 3 years ago

@super_mind55: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@rosario36701482: RT @nandoreport: #Beisbol / Luto en el mundo del beisbol. Murió la leyenda Phil Niekro, extraordinario pitcher que pertenece al Salon de la… - 3 years ago

@MikeBellATL: Also on @DukesandBell929 The @ATLHawks becoming must see TV and the passing of @Braves legend Phil Niekro and Rahee… - 3 years ago

@KXAN_News: Niekro's knuckleball notched him more than 300 wins and a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame. - 3 years ago

@1968pbass: via @NYTimes Farewell to the Pitcher Who Didn’t Throw Straight - 3 years ago

@fox12oregon: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame pitcher, dies at the age of 81. - 3 years ago

@wmbfnews: Baseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81 >> - 3 years ago

@WOWT6News: The Braves said Niekro died Saturday night in his sleep. He lived in the Atlanta suburb of Flowery Branch, where a… - 3 years ago

@wcnc: The Braves announced his death, saying he died Saturday night in his sleep. - 3 years ago

@wilxTV: Rest in peace, Knucksie. - 3 years ago

@MorganDavii: RT @BryanHoch: .@MLB loses another Hall of Famer. RIP, Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@CBCToronto: Niekro won 318 games over his 24-year career, which ended in 1987 at age 48 after he made one final start with Atla… - 3 years ago

@clontsy483: RT @TwoSportman: RIP Phil Niekro. To a great man both on and off the field. You were a great example for what athletes should aspire to b… - 3 years ago

@rheitmeyer: In 1979 Phil Niekro went 21-20 with 44 starts and 23 complete games. Otherwise, known as a good career in today’s terms... #RIP - 3 years ago

@EvansDonnell: RT @JayCat11: No pitcher has reached 270 IP in a season since the start of the 21st century. The last? Randy Johnson, with 271.2 IP in 199… - 3 years ago

@paul_pelan: RT @exec_tours: Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, famous for signature knuckleball, dies at 81 - via @ESPN - 3 years ago

@BurtSnacklin: RT @FoolishBB: C Hal Smith 1B Bob Watson 2B Joe Morgan 3B Dick Allen SS Tony Fernandez LF Lou Brock CF Jim Wynn RF Al Kaline UTIL Dennis Me… - 3 years ago

@TheHops31: RT @baseballinpix: Rest in Peace Hall of Famer Phil Niekro. #RIPPhilNiekro - 3 years ago

@MorganDavii: RT @grantmcauley: September 27, 1987: #Braves legend Phil Niekro made the final appearance of his 24-year big league career. The results we… - 3 years ago

@EronVega: RT @SInow: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame pitcher and master of the knuckleball, has died at 81. RIP 🙏 - 3 years ago

@tomdodsonusa1: RT @JayCat11: No pitcher has reached 270 IP in a season since the start of the 21st century. The last? Randy Johnson, with 271.2 IP in 199… - 3 years ago

@ludovr: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@notComey: RT @MSNBC: Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, who pitched well into his 40s with a knuckleball that baffled big league hitters for more th… - 3 years ago

@AlfonzoEgri: RT @nandoreport: #Beisbol / Luto en el mundo del beisbol. Murió la leyenda Phil Niekro, extraordinario pitcher que pertenece al Salon de la… - 3 years ago

@suitkurapika: RT @FoolishBB: C Hal Smith 1B Bob Watson 2B Joe Morgan 3B Dick Allen SS Tony Fernandez LF Lou Brock CF Jim Wynn RF Al Kaline UTIL Dennis Me… - 3 years ago

@iJohn_Rodriguez: RT @nlbmprez: As a lifelong @Braves fan, Phil Niekro was one of my favorite pitchers. He made our hearts flutter just like his patented Knu… - 3 years ago

@Snifgit2: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@jeffmiller11: RT @1974Baseball: Very sorry to hear that Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro passed away last night at 81. "Knucksie" used his signature pitc… - 3 years ago

@tomdodsonusa1: RT @PitchingNinja: Phil Niekro's Knuckleball grip. From: - 3 years ago

@osahru_data_box: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@JeffKing: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@MaMalovesPop: RT @DaleMurphy3: Nancy and I are deeply saddened by the news today of the passing of Phil Niekro. Knucksie was one of a kind. Friend, teamm… - 3 years ago

@busbroke: RT @twithersAP: RIP Phil Niekro, who taught us all it’s not how hard you throw it, it’s how you throw it. - 3 years ago

@BobMori: RT @thedonz5: Phil Niekro on Late Night, June 25, 1984, and Late Show, July 23, 2003, in a Top Ten list. - 3 years ago

@alejand75566323: RT @nandoreport: #Beisbol / Luto en el mundo del beisbol. Murió la leyenda Phil Niekro, extraordinario pitcher que pertenece al Salon de la… - 3 years ago

@inwyw: RIP Phil Niekro - 3 years ago

@20DaysofRain: RT @Indians: We are deeply saddened by the news of Phil Niekro’s passing. In 1987, the native Ohioan put the Niekro brothers in the record… - 3 years ago

@Tamzilla_52: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@DaytonVaDriver: Just a few 1973 @Braves: Hank Aaron Phil Niekro Dusty Baker - future manager Davey Johnson - future manager Johnny… - 3 years ago

@HardCoalBasebal: RT @BSmile: RIP Phil Niekro - Your knuckleball befuddled so many batters... #MLB #Baseball #History #RIPKnucksie - 3 years ago

@patrickbuzzell: RT @jcrasnick: It's almost unimaginable that we've lost Tom Seaver, Lou Brock, Al Kaline, Bob Gibson, Whitey Ford, Joe Morgan and now Phil… - 3 years ago

@RockStar_1971: RIP to an MLB Legend...Phil Niekro...aka Knucksie #Braves #Niekro - 3 years ago

@GAGirlUSofA: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@FavataLaura: RT @BobbyValentine: He was a strong, funny, sincere and hard working guy. Signed for $500.00 and made the Hall of Fame. We will miss you P… - 3 years ago

@Rosa73322962: RT @nandoreport: #Beisbol / Luto en el mundo del beisbol. Murió la leyenda Phil Niekro, extraordinario pitcher que pertenece al Salon de la… - 3 years ago

@erharder: RT @SInow: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame pitcher and master of the knuckleball, has died at 81. RIP 🙏 - 3 years ago

@ScubaSteve_33: RT @BobbyValentine: He was a strong, funny, sincere and hard working guy. Signed for $500.00 and made the Hall of Fame. We will miss you P… - 3 years ago

@zarateadan: RT @tripleplayha: Falleció Phil Niekro, uno de los 10 lanzadores con 300 o más victorias y 3000 o más ponches. Especialista en la bola de n… - 3 years ago

@LeaRockNRoll: RT @theaceofspaeder: #Yankees Derek Jeter was inducted into the Hall of Fame at 45 years and 209 days old. Hall of Famer Phil Niekro had 56… - 3 years ago

@DavidSmockMedia: RT @TimBrando: So sad hearing this, as a kid playing baseball so many Pitchers that turned to the Knuckler watched him. He was the original… - 3 years ago

@Frankaa64: RT @1974Baseball: Very sorry to hear that Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro passed away last night at 81. "Knucksie" used his signature pitc… - 3 years ago

@TheDiamondUS: RT @PitchingNinja: Phil Niekro's Knuckleball grip. From: - 3 years ago

@jonwarnerWTOP: RT @darrenrovell: In July 1958, the Milwaukee Braves signed two 19-year-old prospects: Pete Zeck and Phil Niekro. Zeck played in the minor… - 3 years ago

@yankeepete34: RT @theaceofspaeder: #Yankees Derek Jeter was inducted into the Hall of Fame at 45 years and 209 days old. Hall of Famer Phil Niekro had 56… - 3 years ago

@BigSahge: RT @GlobeBobRyan: RIP Phil Niekro. The rebounder for John Havlicek on the Bridgeport HS basketball team. I understand he went on to play a… - 3 years ago

@1974Baseball: Very sorry to hear that Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro passed away last night at 81. "Knucksie" used his signatur… - 3 years ago

@dennywilson1d: RT @baseballinpix: Rest in Peace Hall of Famer Phil Niekro. #RIPPhilNiekro - 3 years ago

@RadioAnimeTzl: Phil Niekro, el legendario lanzador de los ‘Bravos’, murió a los 81 años - 3 years ago

@MIC328: RT @DaleMurphy3: Nancy and I are deeply saddened by the news today of the passing of Phil Niekro. Knucksie was one of a kind. Friend, teamm… - 3 years ago

@chuy_rayas18: RT @lopezdoriga: Murió a los 81 años Phil Niekro, el legendario lanzador de los 'Bravos' de Atlanta, mientras dormía - 3 years ago

@masini_federico: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@MIC328: RT @MLBPAA: A master of his craft, Hall of Fame pitcher and most importantly, a friend to all. RIP, Phil Niekro. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@sportscardpulse: 7 Career-Chronicling Phil Niekro Baseball Cards - 3 years ago

@MIC328: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@StephenPHall3: RT @sigg20: Phil Niekro has passed away He had a tremendous 24 year HOF Career #Braves #Atlanta #Milwaukee #Yankees #Indians #RIPPhilNiekro… - 3 years ago

@HBanchey: RT @SportsCenter: Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro died Saturday night in his sleep, the Atlanta Braves announced Sunday. He was 81.… - 3 years ago

@MIC328: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@lavozdln: RT @AlbertoRodNews: ÚLTIMA HORA | Phil Niekro, el legendario ‘lanzador de nudillos’ falleció a los 81 años. - 3 years ago

@whatsonyormind: Baseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@MIC328: RT @GoStripers: We are saddened to hear of Braves legend Phil Niekro's passing. A key figure in Gwinnett baseball, Phil lent his name to Ni… - 3 years ago

@CFritz99: RT @SABRbioproject: RIP, Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, 81. Knucksie won 318 games in his 24-yr #MLB career about which you can read in his @sa… - 3 years ago

@MIC328: RT @mbraves: We are deeply saddened by the news of Phil Niekro’s passing. The Hall-of-Famer joined us at Trustmark Park on June 14, 2010,… - 3 years ago

@denisj68: RT @DaleMurphy3: Nancy and I are deeply saddened by the news today of the passing of Phil Niekro. Knucksie was one of a kind. Friend, teamm… - 3 years ago

@CryptNew: RT @cnnbrk: Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who mastered the art of throwing the knuckleball, has died at 81 after a battle with cancer,… - 3 years ago

@MIC328: RT @TwoSportman: RIP Phil Niekro. To a great man both on and off the field. You were a great example for what athletes should aspire to b… - 3 years ago

@Fryddmar: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@OdalisMartnez13: RT @nandoreport: #Beisbol / Luto en el mundo del beisbol. Murió la leyenda Phil Niekro, extraordinario pitcher que pertenece al Salon de la… - 3 years ago

@Maury95711221: RT @nandoreport: #Beisbol / Luto en el mundo del beisbol. Murió la leyenda Phil Niekro, extraordinario pitcher que pertenece al Salon de la… - 3 years ago

@Con_Kilgarriff: RT @legionbaseball: RIP to Hall of Famer and Legion Baseball alum Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@malvin1208: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@mbjuarez2: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@KarenOleet: RT @PitchingNinja: Phil Niekro's Knuckleball grip. From: - 3 years ago

@thechillsmusik: RT @BNightengale: Phil Niekro, a 318-game winner on the field, was a tremendous humanitarian off the field as well. He was recipient of the… - 3 years ago

@JimKubuske: RT @PitchingNinja: Phil Niekro, Knuckleball. 🦋 #RIPKnucksie - 3 years ago

@tomy2875: Phil Niekro, Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher, Dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@CarlosOrtizVaz2: @nytimes WOW this takes me back years, when I played Little League down in Puerto Rico this pitcher threw a knuckle… - 3 years ago

@Raymond_Norman: Phil Niekro threw a pitch that baffled hitters and catchers. The longtime stalwart of the… - 3 years ago

@Badhagenees: RT @MLBNetwork: MLB Network mourns the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@Mike_Ferrin: RT @MLBNetworkRadio: Tom Candiotti remembers the late Phil Niekro: - 3 years ago

@mbjuarez2: How Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro revolutionized the knuckleball - 3 years ago

@BillyMccawley: @Braves HOFer Phil Niekro has passed away. - 3 years ago

@Sean_Breslin: Counterpoint: kicking a knuckleball was the perfect ode to Phil Niekro - 3 years ago

@Francienoi: RT @nytimes: Phil Niekro, the Hall of Fame pitcher who confounded batters with his fluttering knuckleballs, is dead at 81. - 3 years ago

@GaitanJeremy: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@popmartyb: Phil Niekro, baseball Hall of Fame knuckleballer, dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@MLBNetworkRadio: Tom Candiotti remembers the late Phil Niekro: - 3 years ago

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@EastsideRover: @TheFalcoholic Kicked a knuckleball to honor the passing of Phil Niekro. Honorable, and the right thing to do. - 3 years ago

@WendygeeNYY: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@Goldtrader67: RT @KWWL: BREAKING: Phil Niekro, the baseball pitcher famous for his signature knuckleball, died in his sleep on December 26. He was 81. h… - 3 years ago

@Sammie1863_: RT @DEADLINE: Phil Niekro Dies: Hall Of Fame Knuckleball Pitcher Was 81 - 3 years ago

@JamesTVlietstra: RT @NYY_Report: Former Braves Great (and Yankee) Phil Niekro Passes Away - 3 years ago

@_HaikusGoddess: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@KorbelRenoKia: RIP 🙏🏽🕯 - 3 years ago

@2Rebels: RT @short_porch: RIP to baseball legend Phil Niekro This man posted a 3.09 ERA as a 45 year old with the Yankees in 1984. He won 121 gam… - 3 years ago

@caotk: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@fosterx81x: RT @TMZ: Famed Knuckleball Pitcher Phil Niekro Dead at 81 - 3 years ago

@alec_bell_7: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@isthereclarity: RT @chicagotribune: Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, whose knuckleball helped him baffle hitters for more than two decades, died after a… - 3 years ago

@HizzOVizzA82: RT @GlobeBobRyan: RIP Phil Niekro. The rebounder for John Havlicek on the Bridgeport HS basketball team. I understand he went on to play a… - 3 years ago

@rrovito: RT @AP_Sports: BREAKING: Baseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81. by @pnewberry1963 - 3 years ago

@AndyBassNY: Remembering Phil Niekro (1939-2020), knuckleball pitcher for 24 years. He's the latest Baseball Hall of Famer lost… - 3 years ago

@Iddybud: RT @NewsChannel9: Baseball Hall of Famer and former New York Yankee Phil Niekro died at the age of 81 Saturday after a long fight with canc… - 3 years ago

@JakeKosack: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@QueensIceZ: Famed Knuckleball Pitcher Phil Niekro Dead at 81 via @TMZ - 3 years ago

@justindoes2: RT @PitchingNinja: Phil Niekro, Knuckleball. 🦋 #RIPKnucksie - 3 years ago

@OVonReuenthal: RT @righty64: The last of his kind. A workhorse if there ever was one. RIP - 3 years ago

@intheKCmix: RT @clarionledger: Phil Niekro, who rode his knuckleball to the Hall of Fame, dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@K173401: RT @DannyVietti: RIP to the original knuckleball specialist, Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@JYinzer: RT @HonestLarry1: R.I.P. Phil Niekro. You and your brother grew up across the street from John Havlicek. Imagine those pick-up games. You w… - 3 years ago

@jfranklin2678: RT @ThatDumbNYYFan: Jesus fucking Christ now Phil Niekro?!?? FUCK YOU 2020 - 3 years ago

@mbeard63: RT @fergieajenkins: Very sad to hear of the passing of fellow Hall of Famer Phil Niekro. I will remember him fondly as a happy-go-lucky jok… - 3 years ago

@D_5starGeneral: RT @GhesheS: Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, who pitched well into his 40s with a knuckleball that baffled big league hitters for more… - 3 years ago

@IndependentNatM: RT @SABRbioproject: RIP, Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, 81. Knucksie won 318 games in his 24-yr #MLB career about which you can read in his @sa… - 3 years ago

@BoomerSooner_11: RT @AP: BREAKING: Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, who pitched well into his 40s with a knuckleball that baffled big league hitters for… - 3 years ago

@Starkman55: RT @UniWatch: Word just came down that Phil Niekro has died. He was on the Braves when they briefly wore nicknames on their jerseys in 1976… - 3 years ago

@coachmwsmith: RT @buckbelue8: So sad to hear that the great Phil Niekro has passed away. A wonderful man & one of the all-time awesome Braves players! @6… - 3 years ago

@mbeard63: RT @TheBigHurt_35: RIP Phil Niekro!! I loved watching you pitch my entire childhood as a Braves fan. I’m so happy to have spent time with y… - 3 years ago

@wisdama: RT @Indians: We are deeply saddened by the news of Phil Niekro’s passing. In 1987, the native Ohioan put the Niekro brothers in the record… - 3 years ago

@John_Shull: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@_squeezeplay: RT @BNightengale: RIP Phil Niekro, the 7th Hall of Famer to pass away in brutal 2020 - 3 years ago

@mjhogan29: RT @EdgeofSports: Rest In Peace to Phil Niekro. Growing up, I felt that if I could just master the knuckleball like Niekro, I could play Ma… - 3 years ago

@dougomez: RT @tripleplayha: Falleció Phil Niekro, uno de los 10 lanzadores con 300 o más victorias y 3000 o más ponches. Especialista en la bola de n… - 3 years ago

@AllenHancock2: RT @DOBrienATL: R.I.P., Phil Niekro. Hall of Fame pitcher, #Braves icon, and one of the nicest men I’ve known. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@JasonBo27089157: RT @AP: BREAKING: Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, who pitched well into his 40s with a knuckleball that baffled big league hitters for… - 3 years ago

@RichardCrahal: RT @Super70sSports: Super Sky Point to Phil Niekro, who won 318 games despite waking up on his 28th birthday with just ONE career major lea… - 3 years ago

@JetJacket: RT @UniWatch: Word just came down that Phil Niekro has died. He was on the Braves when they briefly wore nicknames on their jerseys in 1976… - 3 years ago

@ATL_Ryno: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@boblbrown: RT @BNightengale: RIP Phil Niekro, the 7th Hall of Famer to pass away in brutal 2020 - 3 years ago

@pye: RT @DaleMurphy3: Nancy and I are deeply saddened by the news today of the passing of Phil Niekro. Knucksie was one of a kind. Friend, teamm… - 3 years ago

@eric_worster: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@SammyAbreu_: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@tonyh4ou: RT @HighHeatStats: 7 Hall of Famer MLB players have died 2020: Lou Brock Whitey Ford Bob Gibson Al Kaline Joe Morgan Phil Niekro Tom Seave… - 3 years ago

@DavidLewisTN: RT @BrianGaffneyFNC: RIP Phil Niekro -- the best knuckleballer ever. He was also incredibly generous with his time and talent, as my three… - 3 years ago

@grbusinaro: RT @chicagotribune: Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, whose knuckleball helped him baffle hitters for more than two decades, died after a… - 3 years ago

@JasonMcFalls: RT @simmonssteve: RIP Phil Niekro. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@sgeimann: Baseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81 (from @AP) - 3 years ago

@ruithoven: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@jameyprickett: RT @gtimessports: Phil Niekro didn't just give to the sport of baseball and Braves fans. He also gave to the Hall County community. https:/… - 3 years ago

@CharlieRGa: RT @BaseballAlmanac: RIP Phil Niekro (😢). A truly heartbreaking year for #baseball fans. DYK Knucksie [ - 3 years ago

@Oantequera: RT @arreazaortega: Se fue el maestro y leyenda de la bola de nudillos, Phil Niekro QEPD. Año infausto para el @baseballhall de #MLB, con la… - 3 years ago

@JLipsiner: @SportsTalkATL @Braves Agreed. Phil Niekro night and a huge shoutout at the all star game - 3 years ago

@gingersnap4004: RT @AP: BREAKING: Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, who pitched well into his 40s with a knuckleball that baffled big league hitters for… - 3 years ago

@PaulMConnell2: @CLoprestiWFAN You have never seen Phil Niekro throw his knuckleball Chris? sorry to hear that! 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂😂🤣😂🤣, I know… - 3 years ago

@JavIut: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@TF_Schmidt: RT @BillyBall: Phil Niekro was one of seven pitchers all-time with 300+ wins and 20+ saves - 3 years ago

@UGAgirlforever: RT @mortreport: Blessed to have covered “Knucksie” and we became friends. Heavy heart. Take a couple minutes to hear another friend, ⁦@Kur… - 3 years ago

@jarosh_jake: RT @Cut4: Phil Niekro dominated with his knuckleball. - 3 years ago

@oscarvegap: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@jay_aye_wall: RT @PaulHembo: Al Kaline Tom Seaver Lou Brock Bob Gibson Whitey Ford Joe Morgan Phil Niekro The baseball world had never lost 7 Hall of Fa… - 3 years ago

@EduCounsel: RT @nypost: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame knuckleballer and former Braves pitcher, dead at 81 - 3 years ago

@todd_dovey: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@sportsbycourt: RT @ZachKleinWSB: Phil Niekro was a beautiful man & so much fun to be around. Always loved playing golf with him and couldn’t stop laughin… - 3 years ago

@UF7Gator: RT @KevinMcAlpin: Always enjoyed having a chance to chat with Phil Niekro when he would come down to Spring Training. He will be missed. ht… - 3 years ago

@NYC_BX_OG: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@MLBBaseballNut: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@WHAS11: Baseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@cap_parrish: RT @Indians: We are deeply saddened by the news of Phil Niekro’s passing. In 1987, the native Ohioan put the Niekro brothers in the record… - 3 years ago

@WerderEdESPN: A superb story about Phil Niekro and how he solved the dilemma leading to his 300th win. - 3 years ago

@bronxfanatic: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@aladams75: RT @GlobeBobRyan: RIP Phil Niekro. The rebounder for John Havlicek on the Bridgeport HS basketball team. I understand he went on to play a… - 3 years ago

@Phatpun87: RT @nypost: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame knuckleballer and former Braves pitcher, dead at 81 - 3 years ago

@Eco_Promos: @Braves Watch @TedTurnerIII give #Knucksie a $20,000 check for 200 @Braves Wins and @DaleMurphy3 catch Phil… - 3 years ago

@jdecarlo32: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@bblakelyFox46: RT @FOX46News: Former @Braves pitcher and member of the @baseballhall Phil Niekro has died at 81 following a bout with cancer, the team ann… - 3 years ago

@Darren112671: RT @AP: BREAKING: Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, who pitched well into his 40s with a knuckleball that baffled big league hitters for… - 3 years ago

@NickPecora_: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@rmatwick: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@beerad65: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@DrPowersKHS: RT @DaleMurphy3: Nancy and I are deeply saddened by the news today of the passing of Phil Niekro. Knucksie was one of a kind. Friend, teamm… - 3 years ago

@TheRealRobato11: Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@legionbaseball: RIP to Hall of Famer and Legion Baseball alum Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@Dylakk: #PhilNiekro, who rode his #knuckleball to the #BaseballHallofFame, dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@ksyroark: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@kenschultz_: "It actually giggles at you as it goes by" is one of the best epitaphs for a pitcher I've ever heard. Phil Niekro w… - 3 years ago

@charlie13blue: RT @MLBNetwork: MLB Network mourns the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@ATL_sports4life: RIP to the master of the knuckleball Phil Niekro - 3 years ago

@HanKiwon: @npierce84 How many games did I watch with Phil Niekro on the mound? He seemed ageless pitching until age 48! Incre… - 3 years ago

@readmoretwain: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@LeopoldusEsq: Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@wolftom728: RT @MLB: Phil Niekro, aka “Knucksie”, was an absolute legend on the mound. - 3 years ago

@thomasblanco: RT @MattOswaltVA: RIP Phil Niekro. I saw him pitch in the early 80's. It was like watching a Disney movie where an old guy finds a magic b… - 3 years ago

@Chrisreed619: RT @extrabaggs: RIP Phil Niekro. 11-year-old me will forever be in awe of how tiny your stats had to be to fit on the back of your baseball… - 3 years ago

@class_clown36: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@JayCharles72: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@CAStolzenbach: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@mikerohrer6: RT @GlobeBobRyan: RIP Phil Niekro. The rebounder for John Havlicek on the Bridgeport HS basketball team. I understand he went on to play a… - 3 years ago

@MarkPapaleojr55: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@ju66391913: #sundayvibes #AskFFT #FFNow #RepublicansDontCare #SundayMorning Phil Niekro Sunday Of 2020 Gibson Bears Gage Geral… - 3 years ago

@riverratoh: RT @SpencerHeff2: RIP PHIL NIEKRO!!!! 💔 - 3 years ago

@russmove: RT @SportsCenter: Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro died Saturday night in his sleep, the Atlanta Braves announced Sunday. He was 81.… - 3 years ago

@charlie_silvas: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@JohnMcCabeWV: RT @Indians: We are deeply saddened by the news of Phil Niekro’s passing. In 1987, the native Ohioan put the Niekro brothers in the record… - 3 years ago

@FreeUtley: This is art. RIP Phil Niekro - 3 years ago

@tonydabuddy: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@ArgylleVega: RT @Yankees_Beisbol: #YankeesBéisbol están de luto por la pérdida del miembro del @baseballhall, Phil Niekro, quien ganó su partido 300 con… - 3 years ago

@BURGSportsnet: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@charolyn_: RT @AP: BREAKING: Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, who pitched well into his 40s with a knuckleball that baffled big league hitters for… - 3 years ago

@russmove: RT @AP: BREAKING: Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, who pitched well into his 40s with a knuckleball that baffled big league hitters for… - 3 years ago

@loganfox99: RT @PitchingNinja: Phil Niekro, Knuckleball. 🦋 #RIPKnucksie - 3 years ago

@bobepling: A good friend just texted me about Phil Niekro. For quite a few years growing up and going to games, Knucksie was o… - 3 years ago

@JBristolKHOU: RT @ericstephen: Phil Niekro pitched 220 innings at age 46 in 1985, then threw another 210⅓ innings at age 47. The next-highest IP total f… - 3 years ago

@Real_TonyClark: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@RealMethuselah: @Super70sSports I decided as a kid I would collect every Phil Niekro card ever printed. He played so damn long I… - 3 years ago

@yooFury: Rest in peace phil niekro what is going on man - 3 years ago

@Tybird99: RT @grantmcauley: No pitcher threw the knuckleball better, with more success, or for longer than #Braves legend Phil Niekro. It was the pit… - 3 years ago

@jbrachom: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@chicagotribune: Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, whose knuckleball helped him baffle hitters for more than two decades, died aft… - 3 years ago

@AngieMBoy: Phil Niekro’s family asking for memorial donations to a CAC is such a classy move. CAC’s are often under-funded but… - 3 years ago

@bonnett_scott: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@ThatsSoKristina: RT @YankeesWFAN: Phil Niekro picking up his 300th win as a Yankee in 1985 with some last minute help from his brother Joe was a fabulous mo… - 3 years ago

@blackholetalos: RT @Indians: We are deeply saddened by the news of Phil Niekro’s passing. In 1987, the native Ohioan put the Niekro brothers in the record… - 3 years ago

@JohnMcCabeWV: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@TaeDaReBirPH: RT @Deadspin: Rest in peace to Phil Niekro, knuckleball GOAT and all-around good guy. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@betovilla7: ¿SABIAS? Phil Niekro (quien falleciera ayer sábado) y Joe son los hermanos con más victorias en MLB, combinándose l… - 3 years ago

@caseystevenson4: RT @ZachKleinWSB: Phil Niekro was a beautiful man & so much fun to be around. Always loved playing golf with him and couldn’t stop laughin… - 3 years ago

@blackholetalos: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@erinpogmothoin: RT @Super70sSports: Super Sky Point to Phil Niekro, who won 318 games despite waking up on his 28th birthday with just ONE career major lea… - 3 years ago

@DanielAlvarezEE: RT @ElExtrabase: Phil Niekro: • 24 temporadas. • 318 G - 274 P, 3.35 EFE. • 5,404.0 IP. • 3,342 K. Miembro del Salón de la Fama. Leyend… - 3 years ago

@JudsonK17: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@CBJinDC: RT @EdgeofSports: Rest In Peace to Phil Niekro. Growing up, I felt that if I could just master the knuckleball like Niekro, I could play Ma… - 3 years ago

@cjaltman75: RT @DaleMurphy3: Nancy and I are deeply saddened by the news today of the passing of Phil Niekro. Knucksie was one of a kind. Friend, teamm… - 3 years ago

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@Keith_England: Googling Phil Niekro brings up a picture with him in a Yankees uniform first thing. I'm calling for an immediate co… - 3 years ago

@ATL_sports4life: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@rmrimo: RT @BryanHoch: .@MLB loses another Hall of Famer. RIP, Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@Mike_VS: RT @BrendanKutyNJ: Phil Niekro joined the Yankees when he was 45 (!) and he went 16-8 with a 3.09 ERA in 32 games (!!!) - 3 years ago

@kennedylaffin: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@RichardGJP: RT @Indians: We are deeply saddened by the news of Phil Niekro’s passing. In 1987, the native Ohioan put the Niekro brothers in the record… - 3 years ago

@Jjmarconi19Jr: RT @ElExtrabase: Phil Niekro: • 24 temporadas. • 318 G - 274 P, 3.35 EFE. • 5,404.0 IP. • 3,342 K. Miembro del Salón de la Fama. Leyend… - 3 years ago

@ScottHood63: Phil Niekro was one of my favorite pitchers in the mid-to-late 1970s. The knuckleball was a fantastic pitch. Betwee… - 3 years ago

@MikeC1163: Lost another one. Phil Niekro passes at 81. Throwing knuckleballs for team Heaven. #NiekroRIP - 3 years ago

@fanquinco: Recuerdo a Phil Niekro lanzando casi todos los domingos en la tarde en el Quisqueya en 1966-67 por las Estrellas Orientales - 3 years ago

@HenryMa27222724: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@MadHominem: RT @MattOswaltVA: RIP Phil Niekro. I saw him pitch in the early 80's. It was like watching a Disney movie where an old guy finds a magic b… - 3 years ago

@LifeChampion73: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@Autumnwolf9K: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@KBrzenk: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@philnevergiveup: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@FOX46News: Former @Braves pitcher and member of the @baseballhall Phil Niekro has died at 81 following a bout with cancer, the… - 3 years ago

@theTHADguy: RT @WTOV9: BREAKING: Phil Niekro, the Bridgeport High grad and Lansing native, who's knuckleball led to a place in the Hall of Fame, dies a… - 3 years ago

@JessicaFastball: RT @baseball_ref: R.I.P. Phil Niekro - 3 years ago

@wpdeabc15: RT @AP: BREAKING: Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, who pitched well into his 40s with a knuckleball that baffled big league hitters for… - 3 years ago

@LeeloLonnie: RT @GAFollowers: RIP to @Braves Phil Niekro, he died today at 81. - 3 years ago

@BirdsTheAIbum: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@BurtJRS: @BaseballQuotes1 Phil Niekro...RIP - 3 years ago

@makerofgirls: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@johntpr_: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@KSheridan51: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@BobMooreNV: RT @SlangsOnSports: Seven Hall of Fame players have passed away in 2020, the most in a calendar year A sad & heartbreaking note If you ha… - 3 years ago

@RaiderPat84: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@CharlieRicker24: RT @baseballinpix: Rest in Peace Hall of Famer Phil Niekro. #RIPPhilNiekro - 3 years ago

@AMarkG1: RT @TheBigHurt_35: RIP Phil Niekro!! I loved watching you pitch my entire childhood as a Braves fan. I’m so happy to have spent time with y… - 3 years ago

@bryanhouston: RT @SportsCenter: Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro died Saturday night in his sleep, the Atlanta Braves announced Sunday. He was 81.… - 3 years ago

@_keeyduh: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@gutierrezk25: RT @BryanHoch: .@MLB loses another Hall of Famer. RIP, Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@catchit16: RT @SportsCenter: Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro died Saturday night in his sleep, the Atlanta Braves announced Sunday. He was 81.… - 3 years ago

@RNC_Sports: Legendary Atlanta Braves pitcher Phil Niekro dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@Andy_Gawel: @Super70sSports "Trying to hit Phil Niekro is like trying to eat Jell-O with chopsticks," said former Yankees All-S… - 3 years ago

@BodenTweets: RT @TheBigHurt_35: RIP Phil Niekro!! I loved watching you pitch my entire childhood as a Braves fan. I’m so happy to have spent time with y… - 3 years ago

@nyli: RT @AP: BREAKING: Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, who pitched well into his 40s with a knuckleball that baffled big league hitters for… - 3 years ago

@Mullin1A: Knuckleball Nation - Phil Niekro Career Highlights - 3 years ago

@ajagbeadewole: RT @AP: BREAKING: Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, who pitched well into his 40s with a knuckleball that baffled big league hitters for… - 3 years ago

@notkdk3: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@mgmoody42: RT @MattOswaltVA: RIP Phil Niekro. I saw him pitch in the early 80's. It was like watching a Disney movie where an old guy finds a magic b… - 3 years ago

@TJSUTTON12: RT @GlobeBobRyan: RIP Phil Niekro. The rebounder for John Havlicek on the Bridgeport HS basketball team. I understand he went on to play a… - 3 years ago

@juliadee: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@AndrewStearn6: RT @BryanHoch: .@MLB loses another Hall of Famer. RIP, Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@beavs_world: RT @DaleMurphy3: Nancy and I are deeply saddened by the news today of the passing of Phil Niekro. Knucksie was one of a kind. Friend, teamm… - 3 years ago

@farhip: Anyone who plays in a major league until the age of 48 is a legend. RIP, Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@AP: BREAKING: Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, who pitched well into his 40s with a knuckleball that baffled big lea… - 3 years ago

@Effiuziel: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@Dmconnolly1: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@crankyuncle2: RT @Baseballography: Rest peacefully, Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@AHolman23: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@_Gripskididily_: RT @GAFollowers: RIP to @Braves Phil Niekro, he died today at 81. - 3 years ago

@AngelSanchezGDL: RT @Super70sSports: Super Sky Point to Phil Niekro, who won 318 games despite waking up on his 28th birthday with just ONE career major lea… - 3 years ago

@LouisPR99: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@mfields720: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@Michael13944973: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@ABCNews4: Sports: The Atlanta Braves say legendary knuckleballer Phil Niekro has passed away at 81: #MLB #PhilNiekro - 3 years ago

@kyleevans_10: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@iancohen46: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@SammieboyS: RT @nypost: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame knuckleballer and former Braves pitcher, dead at 81 - 3 years ago

@mkovacs45: RT @Yankees: The Yankees mourn the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game with us in 1985. We send our condolence… - 3 years ago

@HolyCitySinner: Atlanta Braves say Hall of Famer Phil Niekro dead at 81 - 3 years ago

@lscain3834: RT @grantmcauley: September 27, 1987: #Braves legend Phil Niekro made the final appearance of his 24-year big league career. The results we… - 3 years ago

@Aubdavis14: RT @grantmcauley: September 27, 1987: #Braves legend Phil Niekro made the final appearance of his 24-year big league career. The results we… - 3 years ago

@dfbarron: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@COKExNxCOLADA: RT @ajc: BREAKING: Legendary Braves knuckleballer Phil Niekro died Saturday evening in his sleep following a long battle with cancer. He wa… - 3 years ago

@CeeSally: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@NJFinFan62: RIP Phil Niekro 2020 keeps taking - 3 years ago

@WTOV9: BREAKING: Phil Niekro, the Bridgeport High grad and Lansing native, who's knuckleball led to a place in the Hall of… - 3 years ago

@SpeedReads: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame knuckleballer, dies at 81: - 3 years ago

@glad2Binctown: RT @Indians: We are deeply saddened by the news of Phil Niekro’s passing. In 1987, the native Ohioan put the Niekro brothers in the record… - 3 years ago

@TheRhinosHorn: RT @SNYtv: Former Yankees pitcher and hall-of-famer Phil Niekro has died at the age of 81 - 3 years ago

@theaceofspaeder: Phil Niekro still had 34 wins in the tank when he was the age that Vlad Guerrero is today. - 3 years ago

@johnnymaffei12: RT @RealJoshReddick: Man 2020 can’t end soon enough. RIP to the true knuckleballer Phil Niekro - 3 years ago

@BigFanOfSport: @fergieajenkins @MLB @Braves Phil Niekro Pumpkin has been a staple in my house for years. He will be greatly missed. - 3 years ago

@htownproud1996: RIP Phil Niekro. Legend - 3 years ago

@byumanutd: RT @DaleMurphy3: Nancy and I are deeply saddened by the news today of the passing of Phil Niekro. Knucksie was one of a kind. Friend, teamm… - 3 years ago

@DanGould25: RT @MLBNetwork: MLB Network mourns the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@BethEmerson41: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@EAS_Opinions: Sad to hear the passing of @Braves legend and HOFer Phil Niekro. RIP Knucksie - 3 years ago

@GilCividanes: RT @baseballinpix: Rest in Peace Hall of Famer Phil Niekro. #RIPPhilNiekro - 3 years ago

@SC_HS_FB: RT @WCBD: ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves say Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a knuckleballer who baffled hitters for more than two decades, dies… - 3 years ago

@NewsAddict2: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@mattdunntsn: Phil Niekro recorded 3342 strikeouts in his illustrious career. 7 of those came as a Blue Jay. #RIPPhilNiekro - 3 years ago

@norton_josh: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@marcosmartinm: RT @baseball_ref: R.I.P. Phil Niekro - 3 years ago

@Jdd100Jec: r.i.p. phil niekro - 3 years ago

@SkonieSkoop: The Skonie Skoop via - 3 years ago

@WorriedLadybug: Phil Niekro embarrassing Barbaro with signature knuckler in Hell - 3 years ago

@JeffMcgue: RT @MLBBruceLevine: RIP Phil Niekro.This amazing HOF pitcher had just one MLB start until age 28.Went on to win 318 games and pitch until h… - 3 years ago

@shateka0324: RT @USATODAY: Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, known for his knuckleball, dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@marcosch63: RT @arreazaortega: Se fue el maestro y leyenda de la bola de nudillos, Phil Niekro QEPD. Año infausto para el @baseballhall de #MLB, con la… - 3 years ago

@davidzedelstein: Great knuckleball pitcher HOFer Phil Niekro has died. This makes 2020 the year during which the most Hall of Famers… - 3 years ago

@TamiHoshiyama: RT @BNightengale: RIP Phil Niekro, the 7th Hall of Famer to pass away in brutal 2020 - 3 years ago

@WaxPack916: RT @MLBNetwork: MLB Network mourns the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@AdamTrent17: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@dylantgraham: RT @PitchingNinja: Phil Niekro, Knuckleball. 🦋 #RIPKnucksie - 3 years ago

@_schaeffer_: RT @Indians: We are deeply saddened by the news of Phil Niekro’s passing. In 1987, the native Ohioan put the Niekro brothers in the record… - 3 years ago

@CDiaz1225: RT @HowieRose: How sadly, depressingly, typical of 2020 is it that while MLB Network was showing their fabulous salute to Hall of Famers we… - 3 years ago

@OldTimeHockey99: @Super70sSports I always thought it would've been cool to get a knuckle sandwich from Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@gromwal23: RT @Super70sSports: Super Sky Point to Phil Niekro, who won 318 games despite waking up on his 28th birthday with just ONE career major lea… - 3 years ago

@yrwrong: Everything you know about Phil Niekro is wrong. - 3 years ago

@TSBG_CEO: Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@deaninwaukesha: RT @SABRbioproject: RIP, Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, 81. Knucksie won 318 games in his 24-yr #MLB career about which you can read in his @sa… - 3 years ago

@kwamie42: RT @sportingnews: RIP Phil Niekro Here's Knucksie on our 1969 Sporting News cover. - 3 years ago

@ashantimicahya: RT @SInow: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame pitcher and master of the knuckleball, has died at 81. RIP 🙏 - 3 years ago

@BkKrumme: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@FlashRPh: RT @Indians: We are deeply saddened by the news of Phil Niekro’s passing. In 1987, the native Ohioan put the Niekro brothers in the record… - 3 years ago

@mighty_flynn: RIP Phil Niekro, knuckleball guru - 3 years ago

@VinLospinuso91: RT @JonHeyman: RIP Phil Niekro, knuckleball king and Hall of Famer - 3 years ago

@amychen12332: RT @AUG_Chronicle: Phil Niekro, who rode his knuckleball to the Hall of Fame, dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@HectorCruzESPN: - 3 years ago

@medinajuan1996: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@TheEsq_of_212: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame knuckleballer and former Braves pitcher, dead at 81 - 3 years ago

@kellkill1: RT @SABRbioproject: RIP, Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, 81. Knucksie won 318 games in his 24-yr #MLB career about which you can read in his @sa… - 3 years ago

@Britt_Ghiroli: RT @TheAthletic: LATEST: Phil Niekro, Braves legend and MLB Hall of Famer, has died at 81. More details & background ⤵️ - 3 years ago

@runecaster_: RT @sigg20: Phil Niekro has passed away He had a tremendous 24 year HOF Career #Braves #Atlanta #Milwaukee #Yankees #Indians #RIPPhilNiekro… - 3 years ago

@martinslanre: RT @SportsCenter: Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro died Saturday night in his sleep, the Atlanta Braves announced Sunday. He was 81.… - 3 years ago

@Hicks45J: RT @SInow: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame pitcher and master of the knuckleball, has died at 81. RIP 🙏 - 3 years ago

@MorganDavii: RT @GAFollowers: RIP to @Braves Phil Niekro, he died today at 81. - 3 years ago

@ram_saucy: RT @MLBNetwork: MLB Network mourns the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@MorganDavii: RT @usatodaysports: Phil Niekro, who rode his knuckleball to 318 wins and a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame, has died at 81 of cancer. ht… - 3 years ago

@markcheathem: RT @DaleMurphy3: Nancy and I are deeply saddened by the news today of the passing of Phil Niekro. Knucksie was one of a kind. Friend, teamm… - 3 years ago

@emmaheerkens15_: RT @DaleMurphy3: Nancy and I are deeply saddened by the news today of the passing of Phil Niekro. Knucksie was one of a kind. Friend, teamm… - 3 years ago

@HoneaBadger7: RT @Super70sSports: Super Sky Point to Phil Niekro, who won 318 games despite waking up on his 28th birthday with just ONE career major lea… - 3 years ago

@jiffy159: RT @Super70sSports: Super Sky Point to Phil Niekro, who won 318 games despite waking up on his 28th birthday with just ONE career major lea… - 3 years ago

@IndiansBeisbol: Nos apena la noticia de la muerte de Phil Niekro. En 1987, el nativo de Ohio puso a los hermanos Niekro en los libr… - 3 years ago

@McKarats: RT @GAFollowers: RIP to @Braves Phil Niekro, he died today at 81. - 3 years ago

@markfbauer: RT @DaleMurphy3: Nancy and I are deeply saddened by the news today of the passing of Phil Niekro. Knucksie was one of a kind. Friend, teamm… - 3 years ago

@sctthbl: BREAKING NEWS: ESPN is reporting that former Hall of Fame MLB pitcher Phil Niekro has died today at the age of 81. More details coming. - 3 years ago

@JeffRoberson_: RT @mbraves: We are deeply saddened by the news of Phil Niekro’s passing. The Hall-of-Famer joined us at Trustmark Park on June 14, 2010,… - 3 years ago

@WellingtonVlez1: RT @GuillermoCelis: Phil Niekro jugó 24 años en Grandes Ligas, ganando 318 juegos, su ERA de por vida fue 3.35 y ponchó a 3,342. El maestro… - 3 years ago

@JustCurlIt: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@StanRandolph1: RT @JeffHsports60: Phil Niekro never forgot his OV roots. Prior to a press conference in Cooperstown at his HoF induction in 1997, he sat d… - 3 years ago

@KathleenMDanes: RT @MLBBruceLevine: RIP Phil Niekro.This amazing HOF pitcher had just one MLB start until age 28.Went on to win 318 games and pitch until h… - 3 years ago

@TigerReese: 2020 has been a very bad year for Hall of Famers. RiP Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@Galley99: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@RobertKYarbro: RT @dick_nixon: Both Phil and Joe Niekro were generous to women in baseball. Phil coached the professional women's team, and Joe coached Ch… - 3 years ago

@JustMyTwittle: @brvsgirl84 I honestly thought Phil Niekro was older than that. Seemed like he was 60 when he was playing. Good sto… - 3 years ago

@FlapJackNorton: RT @baseball_ref: R.I.P. Phil Niekro - 3 years ago

@GamecockWC: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@freedomtrombone: RT @grantmcauley: Only four pitchers in baseball history started more games than #Braves legend Phil Niekro's 716. Those men are Cy Young,… - 3 years ago

@juliewillis9398: RT @USATODAY: Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, known for his knuckleball, dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@93Overall: RT @BillyBall: Phil Niekro was one of seven pitchers all-time with 300+ wins and 20+ saves - 3 years ago

@metsfan73: RT @HowieRose: How sadly, depressingly, typical of 2020 is it that while MLB Network was showing their fabulous salute to Hall of Famers we… - 3 years ago

@DrHockey9: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@seanyouidiot: RT @PitchingNinja: Phil Niekro, Knuckleball. 🦋 #RIPKnucksie - 3 years ago

@VonBenko: The sadness of this year keeps coming. Lost another one of my favorites RIP Phil Niekro!! - 3 years ago

@coxtradamus25: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@staylorRTR: RT @SInow: Phil Niekro won 318 games in a 24-year career that saw him become synonymous with the knuckleball - 3 years ago

@allidelaney_: RT @SportsCenter: Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro died Saturday night in his sleep, the Atlanta Braves announced Sunday. He was 81.… - 3 years ago

@RoninLincoln: USA TODAY: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame knuckleballer, dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@NJTags13: RT @NumbersMLB: .@baseballhall RHP and knuckleball master Phil Niekro passes away at the age of 81. In parts of 24 seasons with the #Brave… - 3 years ago

@theresasmets: RT @baseballhstrn: RIP Phil Niekro. One of the greatest knuckleballers of all-time, Niekro’s career spanned three decades and four teams,… - 3 years ago

@MilesDibble76: RT @maggieNYT: Phil Niekro tribute > - 3 years ago

@JerryBalderson: RT @BNightengale: Phil Niekro, a 318-game winner on the field, was a tremendous humanitarian off the field as well. He was recipient of the… - 3 years ago

@bucoksnews: RT @USATODAY: Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, known for his knuckleball, dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@BenRemington: RT @PitchingNinja: Phil Niekro, Knuckleball. 🦋 #RIPKnucksie - 3 years ago

@mrbreeze958: RT @BillyBall: Phil Niekro was one of seven pitchers all-time with 300+ wins and 20+ saves - 3 years ago

@co_sanman4477: RT @deptulahasrage: This seems like a daily/weekly thing. We have lost another legend in 2020, another pitching legend. Phil Niekro has pas… - 3 years ago

@smith_bahn: RT @bamasportschick: Damn 2020 #RIP Phil Niekro - 3 years ago

@bushiemochiboas: RT @BNightengale: RIP Phil Niekro, the 7th Hall of Famer to pass away in brutal 2020 - 3 years ago

@king_god_good: RT @DOBrienATL: R.I.P., Phil Niekro. Hall of Fame pitcher, #Braves icon, and one of the nicest men I’ve known. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@PGHfan72: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@56kylecoop: RIP Phil Niekro #nuckleball Heaven - 3 years ago

@kmitt56: RT @BaseballQuotes1: Hall of Fame pitcher and Braves legend Phil Niekro has passed away at the age of 81. - 3 years ago

@Chrisfalconbuc: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@Danny_Boy__16: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@Karadrienne: RT @nut_history: We loss another legend. RIP Phil Niekro - 3 years ago

@ChrisPeleoLazar: RT @BrianGaffneyFNC: RIP Phil Niekro -- the best knuckleballer ever. He was also incredibly generous with his time and talent, as my three… - 3 years ago

@GreenMawnstah: RT @SportsCenter: Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro died Saturday night in his sleep, the Atlanta Braves announced Sunday. He was 81.… - 3 years ago

@AlexBoodram: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@Rvalladar: Phil Niekro el nudillero de todos los tiempos, dijo adiós. - 3 years ago

@DaffyDano: RT @Indians: We are deeply saddened by the news of Phil Niekro’s passing. In 1987, the native Ohioan put the Niekro brothers in the record… - 3 years ago

@FlyinWV79: 2020 took another one from us today. RIP to the most amazing knuckleballer of all time, Phil Niekro. He signed for… - 3 years ago

@FlynnMcLean: I expect a super sky point from @Super70sSports in honor of Phil Niekro. Another childhood baseball idol gone. - 3 years ago

@Mattpaul9923: RT @BryanHoch: .@MLB loses another Hall of Famer. RIP, Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@DerrickG_72: RT @960theref: Sad news, as Braves legendary knuckleball pitcher Phil Niekro has passed away at the age of 81. - 3 years ago

@Justin_FOX5: - 3 years ago

@bogiedog0190: RT @heismanheist97: RIP Phil Niekro #BravesLegend - 3 years ago

@MRCANNIZZARO23: Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@nmusicp: RT @PitchingNinja: Phil Niekro, Knuckleball. 🦋 #RIPKnucksie - 3 years ago

@yungjedi3: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@JLefebreve: RT @BNightengale: Phil Niekro, a 318-game winner on the field, was a tremendous humanitarian off the field as well. He was recipient of the… - 3 years ago

@Georgec1997: RT @GuillermoCelis: Phil Niekro jugó 24 años en Grandes Ligas, ganando 318 juegos, su ERA de por vida fue 3.35 y ponchó a 3,342. El maestro… - 3 years ago

@GannettAlbany: .@baseballhall statement on the death of Phil Niekro. "Niekro and his brother Joe, another knuckleballer, hold the… - 3 years ago

@dsmooth210: RT @TheAthletic: LATEST: Phil Niekro, Braves legend and MLB Hall of Famer, has died at 81. More details & background ⤵️ - 3 years ago

@NonnaSJF: RT @Indians: We are deeply saddened by the news of Phil Niekro’s passing. In 1987, the native Ohioan put the Niekro brothers in the record… - 3 years ago

@Dleon24_7: RT @Indians: We are deeply saddened by the news of Phil Niekro’s passing. In 1987, the native Ohioan put the Niekro brothers in the record… - 3 years ago

@CoachAckman: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@notkdk3: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@mdziewior64: RT @MLBNetwork: MLB Network mourns the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@MiLB: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@R1a9y9j2: RT @JonHeyman: RIP Phil Niekro, knuckleball king and Hall of Famer - 3 years ago

@longg67: RT @JonHeyman: RIP Phil Niekro, knuckleball king and Hall of Famer - 3 years ago

@NinesNorth: RT @gummyarts: RIP, Phil Niekro - 3 years ago

@JohnnyRadio: RT @Indians: We are deeply saddened by the news of Phil Niekro’s passing. In 1987, the native Ohioan put the Niekro brothers in the record… - 3 years ago

@jacketscougars: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@terryharvin: RT @DSBNSports: Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@tommytomlinson: RIP Phil Niekro, a hero on the Braves teams I loved as a kid. He showed me and a lot of others that you didn’t have… - 3 years ago

@GrapeSmuggla: RT @ralphcarhart: The death of Phil Niekro marks the seventh Hall of Famer to pass this year, tying the record for the most HoFers to die i… - 3 years ago

@LeeHernly: R.I.P. Phil Niekro - one of the great @MLB knuckleballers of all-time - 3 years ago

@JimLHorn1: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@whitesox061705: RT @suntimes_sports: Phil Niekro, the Hall of Fame pitcher who mastered the knuckleball over a 24-year big league career, has died. He was… - 3 years ago

@DaveBismo: RT @MLBPAA: A master of his craft, Hall of Fame pitcher and most importantly, a friend to all. RIP, Phil Niekro. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@CharlieRGa: RT @JonHeyman: RIP Phil Niekro, knuckleball king and Hall of Famer - 3 years ago

@VannoyRicky: RT @SportsCenter: Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro died Saturday night in his sleep, the Atlanta Braves announced Sunday. He was 81.… - 3 years ago

@Moritzbhg: RT @SInow: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame pitcher and master of the knuckleball, has died at 81. RIP 🙏 - 3 years ago

@pareilly78: RT @HowieRose: How sadly, depressingly, typical of 2020 is it that while MLB Network was showing their fabulous salute to Hall of Famers we… - 3 years ago

@NumbersMLB: .@baseballhall RHP and knuckleball master Phil Niekro passes away at the age of 81. In parts of 24 seasons with th… - 3 years ago

@kennethmulvena: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@NotMooseBigelow: RIP Phil Niekro. Filing my nails in your honor. - 3 years ago

@GaryHPhillips: RT @jay_jaffe: Phil Niekro won his 300th game on 10/6/85 as a Yankee, beating the Blue Jays 8-0. Only against the final batter (ex-teammate… - 3 years ago

@SzymanskiJackie: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@CharlieRGa: RT @BryanHoch: .@MLB loses another Hall of Famer. RIP, Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@jefferyhamrick: RT @theaceofspaeder: Phil Niekro faced 5.95 percent of all players in MLB history – 9.08 percent at the time of his retirement in 1987. - 3 years ago

@DaveBismo: RT @JPosnanski: What a pitching staff is forming in heaven. RIP to one of the greatest who ever lived ... and a wonderful man, Phil Niekro.… - 3 years ago

@magnew45: RT @SportsCenter: Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro died Saturday night in his sleep, the Atlanta Braves announced Sunday. He was 81.… - 3 years ago

@LawrenceMMejia: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@CST_soxvan: RT @suntimes_sports: Phil Niekro, the Hall of Fame pitcher who mastered the knuckleball over a 24-year big league career, has died. He was… - 3 years ago

@RobsRamblins: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@breaknnews1: Knuckleball King Phil Niekro Dies at 81 #breakingnews #news #china #trump #biden #photo #braves #breaknnews #dies… - 3 years ago

@SportsBylineUSA: RT @BNightengale: RIP Phil Niekro, the 7th Hall of Famer to pass away in brutal 2020 - 3 years ago

@SteveGranado: RT @jcrasnick: It's almost unimaginable that we've lost Tom Seaver, Lou Brock, Al Kaline, Bob Gibson, Whitey Ford, Joe Morgan and now Phil… - 3 years ago

@brian61831: RT @SportsCenter: Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro died Saturday night in his sleep, the Atlanta Braves announced Sunday. He was 81.… - 3 years ago

@J_Verfuerth: RT @jcrasnick: It's almost unimaginable that we've lost Tom Seaver, Lou Brock, Al Kaline, Bob Gibson, Whitey Ford, Joe Morgan and now Phil… - 3 years ago

@markjmelton65: RIP "Knucksie" Phil Niekro #RIPPhilNiekro - 3 years ago

@TomVasilj: RT @theaceofspaeder: Phil Niekro faced 5.95 percent of all players in MLB history – 9.08 percent at the time of his retirement in 1987. - 3 years ago

@AZsports73: #HOTSTOVE : "Phil Niekro Passes Away" - 3 years ago

@Karadrienne: RT @baseballinpix: Rest in Peace Hall of Famer Phil Niekro. #RIPPhilNiekro - 3 years ago

@Dizzedcom: Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81 - 3 years ago

@_NateWaterstram: RT @baseballinpix: Rest in Peace Hall of Famer Phil Niekro. #RIPPhilNiekro - 3 years ago

@Bpquigs: I was lucky enough to tag along with @kelseyriggs and got to see Phil Niekro throw out a pitch at Ripken in Myrtle.… - 3 years ago

@Buccsfan21: RT @SportsCenter: Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro died Saturday night in his sleep, the Atlanta Braves announced Sunday. He was 81.… - 3 years ago

@matiekoseley: RT @SportsCenter: Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro died Saturday night in his sleep, the Atlanta Braves announced Sunday. He was 81.… - 3 years ago

@thepn_org: RT @FoxNews: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame knuckleball pitcher, dead at 81 - 3 years ago

@guadarrama: Ha fallecido el mejor nudillero de la historia. Longevo en su carrera profesional, como muy pocos. Descanse en… - 3 years ago

@Nico24Salamanca: RT @SportsCenter: Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro died Saturday night in his sleep, the Atlanta Braves announced Sunday. He was 81.… - 3 years ago

@plaidpirate: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@Prince_Martini3: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@LV2SUP: RT @Indians: We are deeply saddened by the news of Phil Niekro’s passing. In 1987, the native Ohioan put the Niekro brothers in the record… - 3 years ago

@CT_Huffy: RT @SportsCenter: Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro died Saturday night in his sleep, the Atlanta Braves announced Sunday. He was 81.… - 3 years ago

@bradschrade: Sad news. Braves legend Phil Niekro dies at age 81. Knucksie, a consistent bright spot on Braves teams of the 70s,… - 3 years ago

@BTB_MikeII: RT @annabrice: RIP Phil Niekro. When R.A. Dickey was the only knuckleballer left in the league (& winning the Cy Young Award) I often thoug… - 3 years ago

@ProbablyPeyton: RT @SportsCenter: Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro died Saturday night in his sleep, the Atlanta Braves announced Sunday. He was 81.… - 3 years ago

@TheDingleflop: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@Sportsnmetal: - 3 years ago

@WOIOSports: RT @JonHeyman: RIP Phil Niekro, knuckleball king and Hall of Famer - 3 years ago

@JFisherSports: Now you’re pissing me off 2020. Stop taking these legends away from the baseball world. RIP Phil Niekro. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@CLEVELOVE1: RT @MLBNetwork: MLB Network mourns the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro. - 3 years ago

@oypu_: rip phil niekro - 3 years ago

@PaulKingsley7: RIP great knuckleballer Phil Niekro, HOF. - 3 years ago

@Brandon_Hicks24: RT @SportsCenter: Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro died Saturday night in his sleep, the Atlanta Braves announced Sunday. He was 81.… - 3 years ago

@equintero12: RIP Phil Niekro - 3 years ago

@jerseypiroz: Damn. 2020 can continue to fuck off. - 3 years ago

@KDawgHayes: RT @SportsCenter: Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro died Saturday night in his sleep, the Atlanta Braves announced Sunday. He was 81.… - 3 years ago

@green23GL: RT @SportsCenter: Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro died Saturday night in his sleep, the Atlanta Braves announced Sunday. He was 81.… - 3 years ago

@kmitt56: RT @KleinschmidtJD: Rob Manfred’s statement on the death of Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro: - 3 years ago

@dcosellic: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@wjax99__: RT @baseballhall: Master of the knuckleball and a great mentor, leader and friend, Hall of Famer and @braves legend Phil Niekro passed away… - 3 years ago

@philenespanol: RT @SportsCenter: Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro died Saturday night in his sleep, the Atlanta Braves announced Sunday. He was 81.… - 3 years ago

@Child11Moon: RT @BR_MLB: Hall of Fame Braves pitcher and knuckleball master Phil Niekro has died at 81. - 3 years ago

@Ed_Puskas: RIP, Phil Niekro. Loved watching that knuckleball confound hitters. Great memories of watching him pitch for the In… - 3 years ago

@KKTV11News: Baseball Hall-of-Famer Phil Niekro dies - 3 years ago

@singhhoosier: RT @yankeethrowback: October 6, 1985 Phil Niekro wins his 300th career game - 3 years ago

@hiramboyd: God Damn ...Phil Niekro died?? Jesus has this been a year . Every fucking day I've lost members and every other… - 3 years ago

@bposhea: Atlanta Braves legend Phil Niekro dies at age 81 - 3 years ago

@TotallyBoard: RT @SInow: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame pitcher and master of the knuckleball, has died at 81. RIP 🙏 - 3 years ago

@SNDpodcast: RT @DOBrienATL: R.I.P., Phil Niekro. Hall of Fame pitcher, #Braves icon, and one of the nicest men I’ve known. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@abhola_fred: RT @FoxNews: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame knuckleball pitcher, dead at 81 - 3 years ago

@LataviusBolden: RT @SInow: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame pitcher and master of the knuckleball, has died at 81. RIP 🙏 - 3 years ago

@LawyerDarth: Another piece of my childhood gone. Through the Braves rotten years Phil and Hank were the rocks. #RIPKnucksie - 3 years ago

@timwilliamsart: @Braves Phil Niekro was the first Atlanta Brave I ever met. We shared an elevator ride at Atlanta-Fulton County Sta… - 3 years ago

@hughhewitt: RT @Indians: We are deeply saddened by the news of Phil Niekro’s passing. In 1987, the native Ohioan put the Niekro brothers in the record… - 3 years ago

@dangers13: RT @jcrasnick: It's almost unimaginable that we've lost Tom Seaver, Lou Brock, Al Kaline, Bob Gibson, Whitey Ford, Joe Morgan and now Phil… - 3 years ago

@jorgejmuniz: Phil Niekro, legendario lanzador derecho y quien falleció hoy, jugó dos temporadas en la @LBPRC. He aquí sus numeri… - 3 years ago

@bifbravo00: RT @BNightengale: RIP Phil Niekro, the 7th Hall of Famer to pass away in brutal 2020 - 3 years ago

@Nick_E_Delis: Sad day for baseball fans... Phil Niekro passed away... I remember the first time I saw him pitch for the braves. W… - 3 years ago

@DaveLezotte: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

@jNOLAmetangere: RT @WBRCnews: The Atlanta Braves announced on Twitter that Phil Niekro has died. - 3 years ago

@vivek2303: RT @Indians: We are deeply saddened by the news of Phil Niekro’s passing. In 1987, the native Ohioan put the Niekro brothers in the record… - 3 years ago

@callmecurl22: RT @Indians: We are deeply saddened by the news of Phil Niekro’s passing. In 1987, the native Ohioan put the Niekro brothers in the record… - 3 years ago

@Hockeyfan_52: RT @Indians: We are deeply saddened by the news of Phil Niekro’s passing. In 1987, the native Ohioan put the Niekro brothers in the record… - 3 years ago

@LoveThemCubbies: RT @MLB: We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. He was 81. - 3 years ago

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