Iekro remembered for mastery of the knuckleball

[doniceage]

He was the master of the most uncontrollable pitch baseball has ever seen – an offering so confusing that its name, the knuckleball, is actually a misnomer.

Phil Niekro dug his fingernails into the baseball’s seams and carved out a legend – eventually earning a plaque in Cooperstown. It was a career summed up by his dedication to a pitch that can be as confounding as it is unhittable.
https://baseballhall.org/discover/ph...of-knuckleball

[baystate123]

I had the luxury of sitting behind home plate for a few Tim Wakefield games for the Red Sox. It’s an amazing pitch when it’s on. Nothing compared to Phil though. Would have loved to see him go.

[camsue]

Would have loved to see him pitch