Background
Niekro, Joe was born on November 7, 1944 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, United States.
Niekro, Joe was born on November 7, 1944 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, United States.
Student, West Liberty State College, West Virginia.
Pitcher Chicago Cubs, 1967-1969, San Diego Padres, 1969, Detroit Tigers, 1970-1973, Atlanta Braves, 1973-1974, Houston Astros, 1975-1985, New York Yankees, 1985—1987, Minnesota Twins, 1987—1988.