- Born
- Died
- Birth namePhilip Henry Niekro
- Nickname
- Knucksie
- Height6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
- Phil Niekro was born on April 1, 1939 in Blaine, Ohio, USA. He was an actor, known for World Championship Wrestling (1985), 1969 National League Championship Series (1969) and 1982 National League Championship Series (1982). He was married to Nancy Lee Farrand. He died on December 26, 2020 in Flowery Branch, Georgia, USA.
- SpouseNancy Lee Farrand(August 6, 1966 - December 26, 2020) (his death, 3 children)
- RelativesJoe Niekro(Sibling)
- Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997.
- Brother of Joe Niekro
- Five time All-Star
- Five time Gold Glove winner
- Lifetime record of 318-274
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