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After spending 20 seasons with the Braves, Knucksie finally joins another club. 1984: The New York Yankees sign Phil Niekro to a two-year contract. Niekro, who went 11-10 with a 3.97 ERA for the Atlanta Braves in 1983, will fill a void in New York’s rotation and allow the team to move Dave Righetti to the bullpen.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / December 26

This day in Braves History: Phil Niekro passes away from cancer at age 81.

The legendary Knucksie passes away 1914: The Philadelphia Phillies trade star outfielder and team captain Sherry Magee to the Boston Braves for cash and two players to be named later.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / September 26

This day in Braves History: The Niekro brothers make history together

Phil beats his brother Joe and they both end up going down in baseball history. 1912: The Giants clinch the National League flag with a sweep of the Braves, winning, 8-3 and 4-0.

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1922: Pittsburgh roughs up Boston starter Rube Marquard and beats the last-place Braves, 9-3. 1973: - Braves knuckleballer Phil Niekro no-hits the Padres, 9-00, and improves his record to 11-4.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 28

This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro picks up 250th win

1982: Phil Niekro picks up his 250th career win over the Padres. The 43-year-old knuckleballer will finish the season 17-4, leading the major leagues in winning percentage.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 4

This Day in Braves History: The Rick Camp Game

1950 - Sid Gordon ties the major league record for grand slams in a season with four in a 12-9 win over the Phillies. 1967 - Phil Niekro out pitches his brother Joe as the Braves beat the Cubs 8-3.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 28, 2024

This Day in Braves History: March 28th

1934 - Rabbit Maranville suffers a broken leg while sliding in at home on an attempted double steal in an exhibition game against the Yankees. He will miss the upcoming season and will play only 23 games the next season.

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This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Troy Glaus

1984 - The New York Yankees sign Phil Niekro to a two-year contract. Niekro, who went 11-10 with a 3.97 ERA for the Atlanta Braves in 1983, will fill a void in New York’s rotation and allow the team to move Dave Righetti to the bullpen.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / December 28, 2023

75 Years and Counting: The Story of the 1986 Cleveland Indians

A glimmer of hope The 1986 Indians had not one, but TWO knuckleballers in Tom Candiotti and Phil Niekro, the latter being possibly the greatest in the history of the craft.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / December 26, 2023

This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro passes away

1914 - The Boston Braves acquire outfielder Sherry Magee from the Philadelphia PHillies in exchange for Possum Whitted and Oscar Dugey. 2020 - Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro passes away at the age of 81.

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Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / December 27, 2020

Braves Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro dies at 81

Legendary Major League Baseball pitcher Phil Niekro died on Saturday night at the age of 81, the league announced Sunday.

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Best seasons that didn't win the Cy Young Award

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