Quick with a joke or a smile, Joe Niekro was the life of the Houston Astros’ clubhouse for more than a decade. He also became their most successful pitcher, earning a franchise-record 144 victories in 11 seasons. Niekro died Friday in Florida from a brain aneurysm at age 61. Astros president Tal Smith, the general manager for part of Niekro’s stint in Houston, saw Niekro last season and said he…
Posted: October 28th, 2006.
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