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Niekro, Joseph Franklin(Joe)
1944 - Born on the 7th of November.
1979 - He blossomed into a dominant pitcher as he perfected his knuckleball in Houston.
1979 - He also made the National League All Star team.
1985 - He finished his career with the Minnesota Twins.
- He pitched in the World Series for the only time.
1987 - He was suspended for 10 games.
1988 - He played his final game ending his 22-year majors career.
2006 - He died on the 27th of October.
1979 - He blossomed into a dominant pitcher as he perfected his knuckleball in Houston.
1979 - He also made the National League All Star team.
1985 - He finished his career with the Minnesota Twins.
- He pitched in the World Series for the only time.
1987 - He was suspended for 10 games.
1988 - He played his final game ending his 22-year majors career.
2006 - He died on the 27th of October.
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