Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, known for his mastery of the knuckleball, is dead at the age of 81. The five-time All-Star pitched 24 seasons in the majors, with 21 coming for the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves. He passed in his sleep Saturday night after a “long battle with cancer,” the Braves said in a press … Continue reading Atlanta Braves Legend Phil Niekro Dead at 81