What is Joe Niekro's middle name?
Franklin
What is Joe Niekro's full name?
Joseph Franklin Niekro
Joe Niekro date of birth:
November 7, 1944
How old was Joe Niekro when died?
61
Where was Joe Niekro born?
Martins Ferry, OH
When did Joe Niekro die?
October 27, 2006
Where did Joe Niekro die?
Tampa, FL
How tall is Joe Niekro?
6' 1" (185 cm)
How much does Joe Niekro weigh?
185 lbs (83.9 kg)
What is Joe Niekro nationality?
American
Where did Joe Niekro go to school?
Bridgeport (Bridgeport, OH)
Where did Joe Niekro go to university?
West Liberty State College
What is Joe Niekro's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
Joseph Franklin "Joe" Niekro (November 7, 1944 – October 27, 2006) was an American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He was the younger brother of pitcher Phil Niekro, and the father of Minor League Baseball pitcher and first baseman Lance Niekro. A native of Blaine, Ohio, Niekro attended Bridgeport High School in Bridgeport, Ohio and attended West Liberty University in West Liberty, West Virginia. During a 22-year baseball career, he pitched from 1967–1988 for seven different teams, primarily for the Houston Astros.