1965 Topps
Niekro is the most successful knuckleball pitcher of all time. He also won the National League Gold Glove Award five times. Together with his brother Joe, the Niekro brothers are the winningest brother combination in baseball history. He is also the uncle of former San Francisco Giants first baseman and current Houston Astros farmhand Lance Niekro. The baseball field in Phil's hometown of Bridgeport, Ohio has been named Niekro Diamond in honor of Phil and Joe Niekro.
Houston Astros Players
| Player | Position |
| Bagwell, Jeff
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First Base
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| Berkman, Lance
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First Base
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| Biggio, Craig
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Catcher
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| Hampton, Mike
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Pitcher
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| Lee, Carlos
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Left Field
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| Niekro, Phil
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Pitcher
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| Oswalt, Roy
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Pitcher
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| Pence, Hunter
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Right Field
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| Ryan, Nolan
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Pitcher
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| Tejada, Miguel
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Shortstop
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