MLB Trivia
The last time the Cubs won the World Series, both the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian empires existed.
The Cubs' world series win is closer to Marbury v. Madison than to the present day.
Just saying. Go Orioles.
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Phil Niekro
Baseball player
Philip Henry "Phil" Niekro, nicknamed "Knucksie" because of his usage of and skill with the knuckleball, is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997. Wikipedia
Born: April 1, 1939 (age 75), Blaine, OH
Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Parents: Joe Niekro, Sr.
Education: Bridgeport High School
Siblings: Joe Niekro
Awards: Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
Happy Birthday Phil Niekro!!!
Today, Phil Niekro turns 75 years old!!!
Still being seen around Spring Training facilities, Phil Neikro has had baseball pumping through his blood for more than 50 years. A Hall of Fame pitcher with 24 major league seasons under his belt, Niekro put on a pitching seminar through the 1960′s, 1970′s, and 1980′s. With a career record of 318-274, one has to wonder how many more victories Niekro would have notched if he had played on some of the better teams from his playing days.
In 24 seasons, Niekro only made it to the post-season twice, and neither time was to the World Series.
Happy Birthday Mr. Niekro!!!
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