August 3, 1997 Induction Day, Cooperstown, NY
Phil Niekro, Nellie Fox, Willie Wells, Tommy Lasorda
Aug 3, 1997 St Thomas, Pa
Hometown pictorial postmark commemorating Nellie Fox' Hall of Fame Induction
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Phil Niekro
1984-Jul-04 Bronx, NY and Arlington Tx - Gateway Cachet
Phil Niekro recorded his 3,000 career strikeout against the Texas Rangers in Arlington
1985-Oct-06 Toronto, Canada
Niekro wins his 300th career game as the Yankees defeat the Blue Jays at Exhibition Stadium 8-0
Niekro pitched a 4-hit complete game shutout
1984-Aug-06 Atlanta, Ga.
The Atlanta Braves honored pitcher Phil Niekro by retiring his jersey #35. Niekro pitched for the Atlanta Braves from 1964-1983 returning in 1987 to finish his career. Niekro also pitched for New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, and the Toronto Blue Jays from 1984-1987.
Niekro was a 5-time All-Star (1969, 1975, 1978, 1982, 1984), won 5 Gold Gloves (1978-1980, 1982, 1983) won the Roberto Clemente Award 1980, 2-time National League wins leader (1974, 1979) Major League ERA leader 1967, National League strike-out leader 1977.
August 5, 1973 Niekro pitched a no-hitter for the Braves against the San Diego Padres
Niekro was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997
Niekro brothers combined victories
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