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Atlanta Braves pitcher Phil Niekro is seen in a 1968 photo. The Hall of Fame knuckleballer died at 81 years old after a battle with cancer, his former team announced Sunday.

Published December 28, 2020 at 1990 × 1492 in Hall Of Famer Phil Niekro, Known For His Knuckleball, Dies At 81

This is a 1968 photo of Atlanta Braves pitcher Phil Niekro. The knuckleballer was voted into the Hall of Fame, Monday, Jan. 6, 1997. (AP Photo)