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This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro returns to Atlanta for one
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Back Where He Belonged
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Niekro exits to ovation during final game
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Aug. 3, 1987: That time Joe Niekro tried to hide evidence of
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J.J. Niekro Profile
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Phil Niekro, Braves legend and Hall of Famer, dies at 81
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MLB SF@Atl 27 Sept 1987 Phil Niekro's final game
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NYY@TOR: Phil Niekro picks up career win No. 300
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The rule of thirds and '08 Stadium Club
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The power of the mustache
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Joy of a team set, update 18 (putting the '88 Dodgers to bed)