Joe Niekro

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SP

6'1" · 185 lbs · Born November 7, 1944 — Martins Ferry, OH

Career

Draft

Undrafted

Active

1967–1988

Chicago Cubs1967-1969
San Diego Padres1969
Detroit Tigers1970-1972
Atlanta Braves1973-1974
Houston Astros1975-1985
New York Yankees1985-1986
Minnesota Twins1987
New York Yankees1987
Minnesota Twins1988

Tags

Born in OhioPlayed 15+ SeasonsPlayed for Atlanta BravesPlayed for Chicago CubsPlayed for Detroit TigersPlayed for Houston AstrosPlayed for Minnesota TwinsPlayed for New York YankeesPlayed for San Diego PadresUndrafted

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