Joe Niekro:
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Joe Niekro is a MLB baseball player. He was born on November 7, 1944
Facts
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Also Known As |
Joseph Franklin Niekro |
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Born |
November 7, 1944 • Martins Ferry • Ohio |
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Died |
October 27, 2006 (aged 61) • Tampa • Florida |
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Notable Family Members |
brother Phil Niekro |
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College |
West Liberty State College (West Liberty, WV) |
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Height/Weight |
6 ft 1 inch, 185 lb (185 cm, 83 kg) |
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Batting Hand |
right |
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Throwing Hand |
right |
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Debut Date |
April 16, 1967 |
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Draft |
Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the seventh round of the January 1966 MLB draft and by the Chicago Cubs in the third round of the June 1966 MLB draft. |
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Last Game |
April 29, 1988 |
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Jersey Number |
36 (1987-1988, Minnesota Twins) • 39 (1987-1987, Minnesota Twins) • 39 (1986-1987, New York Yankees) • 26 (1985-1986, New York Yankees) • 36 (1983-1985, Houston Astros) • 36 (1975-1982, Houston Astros) • 32 (1974-1974, Atlanta Braves) • 36 (1973-1974, Atlanta Braves) • 40 (1973-1973, Atlanta Braves) • 19 (1970-1972, Detroit Tigers) • 37 (1969-1969, San Diego Padres) • 47 (1969-1969, San Diego Padres) • 48 (1967-1969, Chicago Cubs) |
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Position |
pitcher |
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Earned Run Average |
3.59 |
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Games Played |
702 |
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Games Started |
500 |
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Innings Pitched |
3,584.10 |
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Losses |
204 |
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Saves |
16 |
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Strikeouts |
1,747 |
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Walks And Hits Per Inning Pitched |
1.319 |
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Wins |
221 |
Top Questions
How many strikeouts did Joe Niekro have?
Joe Niekro struck out 1,747 batters during his career.
How tall was Joe Niekro?
Joe Niekro was 6 ft 1 inch, 185 lb (185 cm, 83 kg).
How many wins did Joe Niekro have?
Joe Niekro had 221 wins during his career.
When was Joe Niekro born?
Joe Niekro was born on November 7, 1944.
What position did Joe Niekro play?
Joe Niekro played pitcher.
Where was Joe Niekro born?
Joe Niekro was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, United States.
What was Joe Niekro's earned run average (ERA)?
Joe Niekro had a career earned run average of 3.59.
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