What is Phil Niekro's middle name?
Henry
What is Phil Niekro's full name?
Philip Henry Niekro
Phil Niekro nickname(s):
Knucksie
Phil Niekro date of birth:
April 1, 1939
How old is Phil Niekro?
85
Where was Phil Niekro born?
Blaine, OH
How tall is Phil Niekro?
6' 1" (185 cm)
How much does Phil Niekro weigh?
180 lbs (81.6 kg)
What is Phil Niekro nationality?
American
Where did Phil Niekro go to school?
Bridgeport (Bridgeport, OH)
What is Phil Niekro's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
Philip Henry "Phil" Niekro (born April 1, 1939), nicknamed "Knucksie", is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997. Niekro's 318 career victories are the most by a knuckleball pitcher and he ranks 16th on the overall all-time wins list. He also won the National League (NL) Gold Glove Award five times. Niekro pitched for 20 seasons for the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves. During his tenure in Atlanta, Niekro was selected for five All-Star teams, led the league in victories twice and earned run average once. Niekro was also a key to the only two division titles Atlanta won before 1991.