Phil Niekro
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Played American Legion Baseball: Bridgeport, Ohio
MLB career: 24 seasons with Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays
MLB highlights: five-time All-Star, five-time Gold Glove Award winner, Roberto Clemente Award winner, two-time National League wins leader, one-time MLB ERA leader, one-time National League strikeout leader, pitched a no-hitter
Baseball Hall of Fame: Class of 1997