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“I never knew how to throw a fastball, never learned how to throw a curveball, a slider, split-finger, whatever they're throwing nowadays. I was a one-pitch pitcher.”

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Phil Niekro
Phil Niekro

Phil Niekro, a renowned American baseball player, was born on April 1, 1939. He is known for his exceptional pitching skills and long career in the sport. more

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