Joe Niekro
Joseph Franklin Niekro
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 1", Weight: 185 lb.
Born: November 7, 1944 in Martins Ferry, OH
High School: Bridgeport HS (Bridgeport, OH)
School: West Liberty State College (West Liberty, WV)
Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 3rd round of the 1966 amateur draft (June Secondary). (All Transactions)
Debut: April 16, 1967
Teams (by GP): Astros/Tigers/Cubs/Braves/Padres/... 1967-1988
Agents: Bruce Church [*]
Final Game: April 29, 1988
Died: October 27, 2006 in Tampa, FL (Aged 61)
Cremated
Relatives: Brother of Phil Niekro and Father of Lance Niekro
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 1", Weight: 185 lb.
Born: November 7, 1944 in Martins Ferry, OH
High School: Bridgeport HS (Bridgeport, OH)
School: West Liberty State College (West Liberty, WV)
Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 3rd round of the 1966 amateur draft (June Secondary). (All Transactions)
Debut: April 16, 1967
Teams (by GP): Astros/Tigers/Cubs/Braves/Padres/... 1967-1988
Agents: Bruce Church [*]
Final Game: April 29, 1988
Died: October 27, 2006 in Tampa, FL (Aged 61)
Cremated
Relatives: Brother of Phil Niekro and Father of Lance Niekro
