Happy Birthday to the great Philip Henry Niekro, who turned 81 years old Wednesday. Before there was Tom Glavine, John Smoltz and Greg Maddux, there was Phil Niekro. For many of us, he defined Braves ...
1982: Phil Niekro picks up his 250th career win over the Padres. The 43-year-old knuckleballer will finish the season 17-4, leading the major leagues in winning percentage. MLB History 1989: Vince ...