Yes, while with the Twins, he keep an emory board in his pocket to help him throw better knuckleballs.
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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 debuted on April 16, 1967, playing for the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field; he played his final game on April 29, 1988, playing for the Minnesota Twins at Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome.
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