Phil Niekro, a pitcher who used his signature knuckleball to fool generations of hitters as well as craft a Hall of Fame career, died Saturday night in his sleep, the Atlanta Braves announced Sunday. He was 81.
Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81
Phil Niekro, a pitcher who used his signature knuckleball to fool generations of hitters as well as craft a Hall of Fame career, died Saturday night in his sleep, the Atlanta Braves announced Sunday. He was 81.

