Ex-Brave Niekro, dies from aneurysm

Phil Niekro makes his final major league appearance and is pounded for five runs in three innings in Atlanta's 15 – 6 loss to the Giants. Niekro, who had been released earlier

Phil Niekro, Atlanta Braves legend known for knuckleball pitch, dies at age 81

Phil Niekro, Atlanta Braves legend known for knuckleball pitch, dies at age 81

Braves Hall of Famer Phil Niekro dies at 81 after battling cancer

Phil Niekro, Atlanta Braves legend known for knuckleball pitch, dies at age 81

Phil Niekro dies at 81

Uncle Mike's Musings: A Yankees Blog and More: October 6, 1969: The Mets' 1st Pennant

Braves legend Phil Niekro dies at age 81

Phil Niekro, Atlanta Braves legend known for knuckleball pitch, dies at age 81

David Lander, 'Squiggy' on 'Laverne & Shirley,' dies at 73

Braves Hall of Famer Phil Niekro dies at 81 after battling cancer