The Celebrities That Left Us Tragically Early

Published on 06/09/2021
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Phil Niekro

Phil Niekro was a baseball payer that would be inducted in 1997 into the MLB Hall of Fame. Knuckle was his nickname and he managed to perform amazingly in Major League Baseball within 24 seasons. Niekro finally ended his battle with cancer in December 2020. He was 81 when he silently and calmly slipped away while sleeping. Niekro was rousingly honored by the Atlanta Braves following his passing for his incredible athletic accomplishments and winning personality.

Phil Niekro

Phil Niekro

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