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Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame Knuckleball Pitcher, Dies at 81 - The New York Times
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Hall of Fame Knuckleballer Phil 'Knucksie' Niekro Dies at 81
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Phil Niekro, Atlanta Braves legend known for knuckleball pitch, dies at age 81
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Baseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81
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Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame knuckleball pitcher, dies at 81 - The Washington Post
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Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame pitcher, died today at the age of 81 - Lone Star Ball
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Phil Niekro dead at 81: Baseball Hall of Fame knuckleball pitcher passes away after long cancer battle
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Oakland A's news: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame pitcher, dies at 81 - Athletics Nation
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Hall of Fame Braves knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81
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List of knuckleball pitchers - Wikipedia