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12 Yr. Old Throws the Knuckleball she learned from Joe Niekro
This story brought me to tears when I learned that this vibrant young girl had learned the Knuckleball from my father. This story will capture your heart, as it did mine. http://plantcity2.tbo.com/content/2010/apr/21/12-year-old-plant-city-girl-pitches-second-perfect/
Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2010Read More -
2nd Annual Knuckle Ball and Niekro Symposium Come Together to Benefit Aneurysm Research
On Saturday, November 13, 2010, athletes from across the country will come together at Minute Maid Park, in association with The Joe Niekro Foundation and The Methodist Neurological Institute to honor Houston Astros All Star #36, Joe Niekro, at the 2nd Annual Knuckle Ball – A Pitch for Life. Major League Player Jim Bouton once […]
Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2010Read More -
Knuckle Ball 2010 Well Under Way
With the 2010 baseball season openers just weeks away and the Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues in full force, there is no better time than now to announce the exciting news of Knuckle Ball 2010. Minute Maid Park will once again host this black tie gala, with many exciting new additions for this year’s event, including Master […]
Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010Read More -
Save the Date, Knuckle Ball 2010 Date is Set
Mark your Calendars, the 2nd Annual Knuckle Ball will take place November 13th, 2010 at Minute Maid Park in Houston. You won’t want to miss this amazing black tie gala, packed with MLB, NFL and NBA legends. Already confirmed athletes include, Phil and Lance Niekro, Ozzie Smith, Joe Morgan, Robin Roberts, Dave Stewart, Lee […]
Posted on Tuesday, December 8, 2009Read More -
A Tribute to the Niekro Name and The Knuckleball
For those of you that didn’t know, I had the opportunity to throw out the first pitch at the Houston Astros game Sunday, September 13th. I think I shocked many when I not only made it from the mound to the plate without bouncing, but that it was a knuckler straight down the middle. It did […]
Posted on Thursday, September 24, 2009Read More