Phil Niekro, RIP

ArnoldRothstein · Post by **ArnoldRothstein** » Sun Dec 27, 2020 6:33 pm

Niekro died from cancer at 81. He was from Blaine, Ohio, near Wheeling. 318 wins.

Surgnbuck · Post by **Surgnbuck** » Sun Dec 27, 2020 9:34 pm

No better replay than watching one of his knuckle balls really dance.

2drfischer@gmail.c · Post by **2drfischer@gmail.c** » Sun Dec 27, 2020 10:30 pm

Sad news. RIP, Knucks.

WildwoodDave2 · Post by **WildwoodDave2** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 2:07 pm

500610040B11010A071022050F030B0E4C01620 wrote: Sad news. RIP, Knucks.

Saw him pitch in person three times-always a treat

GreenWeenie · Post by **GreenWeenie** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 2:39 pm

Sure wuz.

I never realized just how impressive some of his career stats were. I knew the wins, era, strikeouts...but thecothers- forgot or never knew. Always liked going to see Bucs vs. Braves back then- as long as we won.

2drfischer@gmail.c · Post by **2drfischer@gmail.c** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 3:40 pm

6957525A4951515A7A5F485B0C3E0 wrote: Sad news. RIP, Knucks.

Saw him pitch in person three times-always a treat

I love watching pitchers like him who aren't overpowering but simply make the hitters get themselves out. Guys like Jamie Moyer, Tommy John, Tom Glavine, and Greg Maddux were like PhDs working against grade school children.