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Joe
Niekro
Relief Pitcher
Birthdate
7/11/1944
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Martins Ferry, OH
College
West Liberty
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Biography
Position
Relief Pitcher
Birthdate
7/11/1944
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Martins Ferry, OH
Debut Year
1967
College
West Liberty
Career History
Minnesota Twins
1987*-1988 (2 Seasons)
New York Yankees
1985*-1987* (3 Seasons)
Houston Astros
1975-1985* (11 Seasons)
Atlanta Braves
1973-1974 (2 Seasons)
Detroit Tigers
1970-1972 (3 Seasons)
San Diego Padres
1969*-1969 (1 Season)
Chicago Cubs
1967-1969* (3 Seasons)
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