Phil Niekro – Doyle's Space

Atlanta Braves: World Series Champs

World Series Champions Forever!

Technically the Braves started playing baseball in 1903 although the actual “Braves” name didn’t stick until 1941. Prior to that, they were the Boston Beaneaters, Doves, Rustlers, Braves, Bees, and finally Braves again.

Phil “Knucksie” Niekro Dies

Phil Niekro, the Hall of Fame knuckleballer who won 318 games in a 24-year career.

After a long battle with Cancer, Hall of Famer Phil Niekro passed away in his sleep, December 26, 2020, at age 81 in Atlanta, Georgia. He started as a reliever for the Milwaukee Braves, April 15, 1964. By 1967,