tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24200494.post636246676003147217..comments2024-03-29T00:49:19.921-04:00Comments on Nicholas Stix, Uncensored: Knuckleballing Hall-of-Famer Phil Niekro Died over the WeekendNicholashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12372393717833610657noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24200494.post-36346083280685284622020-12-28T14:56:35.489-05:002020-12-28T14:56:35.489-05:00Used to love watching the knuckleballers--Wilbur W...Used to love watching the knuckleballers--Wilbur Wood from the White Sox was my favorite.Before my time a little,but I believe the Sox had Hoyt Wilhelm,Eddie Fisher and Wood--three knuckleballers-- on the roster at the same time.<br /><br /> Wood was a reliever,who became an all star starter,pitching on 2 days rest.<br /><br /> You thought--as a kid--that YOU could master the pitch and be in the major leagues too.It looked that easy.<br /><br /> Phil Niekro was the best of them all(the knucklers).Talent and a long career.<br />--GRAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24200494.post-60676099000004850042020-12-28T14:48:45.634-05:002020-12-28T14:48:45.634-05:00Joe and Phil. Two great pitchers. Gaylord Perry of...Joe and Phil. Two great pitchers. Gaylord Perry of the same generation also great. Whitey Ford gone recently too. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com