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    A Very Special Man was Born on this Day in 1944

    Today marks what would be my Dad’s 65th birthday.  On this day in 1944, my hero was born and now leaves a legacy effecting the lives of thousands.  God was definitely looking out for me the day he brought me into this world, to the two most incredible parents on the planet.  I thank Him […]

    Posted on Saturday, November 7, 2009
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    Brain Aneurysm Awareness Weeks Raises over $11,000

    The K’s added up this past week as the AZ Fall League honored Joe Niekro, claiming the week of 10/26 as Brain Aneurysm Awareness Week.  Strike-outs represented donations to the foundation, so as many guys went down swinging this past week, at least they left the plate knowing their swings were going to a good cause.  As pitchers […]

    Posted on Tuesday, November 3, 2009
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    Strikeouts to benefit Niekro Foundation

    Every year, teams support various charities with strikeout-induced fundraisers. Typically, a sponsor decides to donate a certain amount of money for every strikeout a certain pitcher rings up. What’s happening in the Arizona Fall League this week takes the whole K-charity idea to a new level. The league is working with the Joe Niekro Foundation […]

    Posted on Monday, October 26, 2009
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    Three Years Ago Today…

    This day, October 26th, is always a very hard one.  And the week to follow isn’t one that gets much easier.  It was today, three years ago, when I received the phone call that changed my life forever.  It was the call that a child never expects, nor wants, to answer.  I remember, as if […]

    Posted on Monday, October 26, 2009
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    The Joe Niekro Foundation and the AZ Fall League…Knuckle Up Together in the fight against aneurysms

    http://sportsthenandnow.com/2009/10/19/joe-niekro-foundation-and-arizona-fall-league-partner-to-strike-out-aneurysms/

    Posted on Monday, October 19, 2009
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