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Knucksie was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1997.
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One of five Braves to have his number retired.
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He is the Atlanta Braves' all-time leader in every pitching category, excluding saves. Tom Glavine has tied him for most 20-win seasons.
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He won five Gold Glove awards.
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Aug. 5, 1973: Niekro pitches a no-hitter in a 9-0 win over San Diego, the first no-hitter by an Atlanta Brave.
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He pitched 24 seasons and finished with a 3.35 earned run average.
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Sept. 26, 1979: Niekro beats Houston for his 20th victory, making him the first NL pitcher since 1905 to win and lose 20 in the same season.
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June 1, 1987: Phil earned win for Indians. The 530th for the Niekro family (Phil 314; Joe; 216). This breaks the record of 529 set by the Perry brothers - Gaylord 314, and Jim 215. The Niekros will extend their record to 539.
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In 1976 Joe hits his only major league home run against brother Phil.
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Phil was a 20 game winner three times. His last 20 game season was 1979 when he was 40.
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Ranks 14th all-time with 318 wins.
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October 8, 1985 Phil became the 18th pitcher to win 300 games. The win was also a shutout making him the oldest pitcher to record a shutout.
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Phil's career high for wins was 23 in 1969.
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Phil was a member of the All-Star team 5 times. 4 times in the NL and once (1984) in the AL.
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Phil learned the knuckleball from his father.
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July 31, 1978, Phil gives up a single to Pete Rose, extending Pete's hitting streak to 44 games. The streak will end the next night.
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Sept. 27, 1987: Phil, after four years in the American League, returns home for a farewell appearance.
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July 4, 1967, Phil faces brother Joe of the Chicago Cubs in the first game of a doubleheader. This was the first time the Niekros had faced each other. Phil and the Braves won the game 8-3.
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1979 - Phil and Joe tie for the National League lead in wins with 21.
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John Havlicek, formerly of the Boston Celtics was a high school teammate of Phil's.
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Phil had only one loss as a high school pitcher. The opposing pitcher was Bill Mazeroski.
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