1967 Phil Niekro Baseball Card Topps No 456

1967 Phil Niekro Baseball Card Topps No 456 in Very Good condition, see photos. Phil Niekro stands as one of the most uniquely resilient figures in Major League Baseball history, riding his signature, unpredictable knuckleball all the way to the Cooperstown Hall of Fame. Affectionately nicknamed "Knucksie," the right-hander defied the traditional wear-and-tear of the position, pitching an astonishing 24 seasons in the big leagues—primarily with the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves—before finally retiring in 1987 at the age of 48. Because his butterfly-like pitch put minimal stress on his arm, Niekro became the ultimate modern workhorse, amassing 318 wins, 3,342 strikeouts, and a staggering 5,404 innings pitched—the highest total of any player in the post-1920 live-ball era. A five-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glove winner, his legendary durability is highlighted by the fact that he won 121 games after turning 40 years old and combined with his brother, Joe Niekro, for 539 Major League victories, making them the winningest sibling duo in baseball history.