Yes, while with the Twins, he keep an emory board in his pocket to help him throw better knuckleballs.
Joe Niekro died October 27, 2006, in Tampa, FL, USA.
For pitchers, that is Phil Niekro and Joe Niekro with 539 wins. Phil had 318 wins and Joe had 221.
Joe Niekro played in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1988. He spent time with several teams during his career, including the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, Detroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros, and New York Yankees.
You might be thinking of Joe Niekro. Niekro was caught on the mound at Anaheim Stadium on August 3rd, 1987, with an emery board and a piece of sandpaper in his pockets. Niekro was pitching for the Twins, who at the time were tied 2-2 with the Angels. Niekro was removed from the game and replaced by Dan Schatzeder. Niekro received a ten-game suspension for his actions. The Twins won the game 11-3.
Phil Niekro wore number 35 throughout his career
Joe Niekro is 6' 1".
Joe Niekro's birth name is Joseph Franklin Niekro.
Joe Niekro was born on November 7, 1944.
Joe Niekro was born on November 7, 1944.
Joe Niekro died on October 27, 2006 at the age of 61.
Joe Niekro died October 27, 2006, in Tampa, FL, USA.
Joe Niekro was born November 7, 1944, in Martins Ferry, OH, USA.
Joe Niekro was born on November 7, 1944 and died on October 27, 2006. Joe Niekro would have been 61 years old at the time of death or 70 years old today.
For pitchers, that is Phil Niekro and Joe Niekro with 539 wins. Phil had 318 wins and Joe had 221.
Joe Niekro died on October 27, 2006 at the age of 61.
In 1987, Joe Niekro played in 8 games for the New York Highlanders, batting in 0 of them. He had at bats. In 1987, Joe Niekro played in 19 games for the Minnesota Twins, batting in 0 of them. He had at bats.
Joe Niekro is 6 feet 1 inches tall. He weighs 185 pounds. He bats right and throws right.