# @cooltodaypark on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CYZhRyOr9L4
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/4996256-cooltodaypark-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/54788d754c.jpg
- **Posted:** 2022-01-06T18:30:44.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** CoolToday Park (@cooltodaypark) — https://gondola.cc/cooltodaypark

## Caption

A knuckleball has a mind of its own, and only a select few pitchers have ever been able to master it. The most famous knuckleballer of all? Phil Niekro.

Niekro is a Hall of Famer and the only knuckleball pitcher who's a member of baseball's historic 300-win and 3,000-strikeout clubs. Nicknamed "Knucksie," Niekro pitched 24 seasons and over 5,000 innings in the Major Leagues, mostly for the Braves, winning 318 games (16th all-time) and collecting 3,342 strikeouts (11th all-time) with a 3.35 ERA. He was a five-time All-Star, led his league in wins twice and won one ERA title and strikeout crown. Niekro's knuckleball let him pitch until he was 48 years old.

Phil Niekro (1964-87)
318-274; 3.35 ERA; 3,342 K; 5,404 IP

Story Credit: @_dadler for braves.com

Niekro's Nook at CoolToday Park is an outdoor covered area that allows you to get a bird’s eye view of all of the pre-game activities. Enjoy Terrace level seats with access to an air conditioned bar, open air bars and unique concession stands during the game.

🎫 To lock in your hospitality area or group tickets, please visit www.braves.com/springtraining or call 941-413-5000.

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CoolToday Park | @cooltodaypark | https://gondola.cc/cooltodaypark | MLB Team |
| Molly Core | @mollytrier | https://gondola.cc/mollytrier | Marketing Manager |

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