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Joe Niekro \KNEE-kro\
Joseph Franklin Niekro
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 1", Weight: 185 lb.
Born: November 7, 1944 in Martins Ferry, OH
High School: Bridgeport HS (Bridgeport, OH)
School: West Liberty State College (West Liberty, WV)
Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 3rd round of the 1966 amateur draft (June Secondary).
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Debut: April 16, 1967 (Age 22)
vs. PIT 0.1 IP, 1 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER
Teams (by GP): Astros/Tigers/Cubs/Braves/Padres/... 1967-1988
Agents: Bruce Church [*]
Final Game: April 29, 1988 (Age 43)
Died: October 27, 2006 in Tampa, FL
Cremated
Relatives: Brother of Phil Niekro and Father of Lance Niekro
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