Phil Niekro Autographs
Phil Niekro, born on April 1, 1939, was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues for 24 seasons. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest knuckleball pitchers in the history of the sport. Niekro began his career with the Milwaukee Braves in 1964, and spent the majority of his career with the Atlanta Braves. He was also briefly a member of the New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, and Toronto Blue Jays.
Niekro's mastery of the knuckleball, a pitch that relies on an unpredictable motion caused by its lack of spin, led to him winning 318 games in his career, placing him at the time of his retirement in 1987, eighth on the all-time list. He was also a five-time All-Star and twice a 20-game winner. In 1979, he led the National League in wins, innings pitched, and complete games en route to winning the Cy Young Award. Niekro finished his career with a 3.35 earned run average, 3,342 strikeouts, and 45 shutouts, all impressive accomplishments considering how often the knuckleball can lead to inaccuracy and inconsistency.
Niekro's success can be attributed to his work ethic, which was often described as tireless. He would spend hours each day throwing the knuckleball, finely tuning its path and trajectory. He was also known for his durability, as he maintained his form even as he aged. Above all, Niekro's career stands as a testament to his skill as a pitcher and his dedication to the game of baseball. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Phil Niekro (300 Wins Club Signed Baseball (7) Tom Seaver, Phil Niekro, etc. - COA JSA) was sold in January 2026 for $1,690.00 while the cheapest item (Phil Niekro 2003 Upper Deck Yankees Signature Series #65 Yankees FREE SHIP) found a new owner for $0.38 in September 2025. The month with the most items sold (115) was December 2020 with an average selling price of $29.95 for an autographed item of Phil Niekro. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in October 2012 with $169.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was August 2015. In average, an autographed item from Phil Niekro is worth $24.99.
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Latest News about Phil Niekro
Braves sign Hall of Famer Phil Niekro's nephew, J.J. Niekro, as undrafted free a (07/24/2021): J.J. is also the son of Joe Niekro, who pitched for the Braves for two seasons 
Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame knuckleballer and former Braves pitcher, dies at 81 (12/27/2020): Niekro is the seventh Hall of Famer to pass away in 2020 How Phil Niekro tossed his brother aside in his 300th win (03/23/2020): The idea was for Phil Niekro and his brother, Joe, to both pitch on the day Phil was going to win his 300th game. But once Phil had a chance to make history, he scrapped the plan. Niekro to sign for fans (08/19/2016): \tWheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack will present a special all-ages autograph session with local baseball legend and Hall of Famer, Phil Niekro on Sunday from 4-6 p.m. in their banquet rooms.
\tNiekro signature cards will be provided and guests are encouraged to bring their own baseb Phil Niekro has never forgotten the Ohio Valley (08/19/2016): BRIDGEPORT — During his two decades in Major League Baseball, Phil Niekro never forgot his roots. No matter what stadium he was pitching in or for what uniform he was wearing. Thursday night inside The Skyliner, more than 125 individuals — some from near and some from far away — came to pay tribute
Older News Stories about Phil Niekro
Niekro to sign for fans (08/2016): \tWheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack will present a special all-ages autograph session with local baseball legend and Hall of Famer, Phil Niekro on Sunday from 4-6 p.m. in their banquet rooms.
\tNiekro signature cards will be provided and guests are encouraged to bring their own baseb Happy Birthday, Phil Niekro (04/2015): Happy Birthday, Phil Niekro WATCH: Dallas Stars rookie John Klingberg scores 'Phil Niekro goal' from center (11/2014): Swedish defenseman John Klingberg has eight points in his first NHL goals, including a knuckling goal from near center ice Tuesday. Phil Niekro & Javy Lopez In Charleston For Hot Stove Banquet (01/2014): Hall of Famer Phil Niekro and former Braves Catcher Javy Lopez were in Charleston on Friday serving as speakers for the 10th annual Hot Stove Banquet and Auction at the Charleston Marriott. Niekro, who Phil Niekro and Javy Lopez Meet & Greet Auction Goes Live (12/2013): CHARLESTON, SC - The Charleston RiverDogs have announced they will hold an online auction for the unique opportunity to rub shoulders with two former Atlanta Braves players. National buzz: Jason Dufner nabs first major win; Orioles seek Phil Niekro's inp (08/2013): Dufner closed with a 2-under 68 to win the 95th PGA Championship by two shots over Jim Furyk at Oak Hill Country Club on Sunday. Phil Niekro still in love with knuckleball (07/2013): Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro helps Max Chermayoff, 12, of Rowayton, with his knuckleball at a Baseball World Training School in Westport, Conn. on Monday, July 15, 2013. Phil Niekro inducted (06/2013): WINTERSVILLE -- It seems as if there shouldn't be a hall of fame that Phil Niekro isn't a part of. You name them and he's a part of it. More with Phil Niekro on working with Zach Clark and Eddie Gamboa (05/2013): Hall of Fame knuckleballer talks about working with Orioles minor leaguers In today’s Baltimore Sun, I wrote a story on the Orioles’ efforts to convert minor league pitchers Zach Clark and Eddie Gamboa into knuckleballers. Bats: Phil Niekro , Godfather of Knucklers, Is Ready to Help (11/2012): Now that R.A. Dickey has knuckled his way to a Cy Young Award, could others be far behind? Phil Niekro would like to find out. Phil Niekro makes his pitch for R.A. Dickey (08/2012): Hall of Famer Phil Niekro finds himself shaking his head from time to time when tuning in to watch today's Major League Baseball pitchers. Phil Niekro to headline ninth annual Hot Stove event (12/2010): The Rome Braves announced Tuesday, Dec. 21 that Major League Baseball & Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro will highlight a group of special guests for the 2011 Hot Stove Gathering. Th...
