Phil- Milwaukee Braves, Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians and the Toronto Blue Jays. Joe- Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, Detroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros, New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins.
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.
Joe Niekro died October 27, 2006, in Tampa, FL, USA.
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.
According to baseball-reference.com, none did. Five pitchers faced both batters: Nolan Ryan, Tommy John, Phil Niekro, Joe Niekro, and Don Sutton. Maris had two HRs against Joe Niekro, 1 against Phil, and none against the others. McGwire had 2 HRs against Don Sutton and 2 against Tommy John, and none against the others.
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.
Phil Niekro, Joe Niekro, Don Sutton, Nolan Ryan & Tommy John
Its a Niekro ball. As in a knuckle ball. The brothers Joe and Phil Niekro both threw knuckle balls.
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 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.
Joe Niekro died October 27, 2006, in Tampa, FL, USA.
Joe Niekro was born November 7, 1944, in Martins Ferry, OH, USA.