Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro would've turned 86 today. Do you remember when he made three starts for the Blue Jays in 1987?
He played for the Blue Jays? . . . Phil Niekro
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Who's the first former Toronto Blue Jays player to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame? That's a question that often stumps Canadian baseball fans. And you can be forgiven if you don't remember Phil Niekro - who's the answer to the question - making three starts... Continue Reading →
Niekro a Hall of Famer despite dreadful stint with Jays
It’s safe to say that Phil Niekro was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in spite of his performance as a Toronto Blue Jay. Enshrined in 1997, the ageless knuckleballer won 318 big league games, was selected to five all-star teams and won five Gold Gloves during his 24-year career. “Trying to hit... Continue Reading →
