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    Throughout the week of 10/26, $36 will be donated to The Joe Niekro Foundation, for any strike-outs by a pitcher wearing a uniform from one of the teams Joe played for during his career. Niekro explains, "The number 36 signifies the number Dad wore during the majority of his 22-year baseball career. These teams include Chicago Cubs, SD Padres, Atlanta Braves, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, NY Yankees and Minnesota Twins." Niekro currently has three sponsors, each of whom will donate $36 per whiff, but would love to include several more. Full Article at Bleacher Report
    The number 36 signifies the number Dad wore during the majority of his 22-year baseball career. These teams include Chicago Cubs, SD Padres, Atlanta Braves, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, NY Yankees and Minnesota Twins.
    SOURCE: Bleacher Report 1 month ago
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Joe Niekro Foundation Throws Its Pitch To Arizona Fall League Fans
  1. I spoke to Steve on the phone and told him my plan. He didn't sound very excited about it but asked me to write up my ideas and send it to him via email. Within two hours he called me and told me that I must of caught him at a weak moment. We met with each other after church and created the Arizona Fall...
    SOURCE: Bleacher Report 1 month ago
  2. The Foundation has a great relationship with the Houston Astros organization, but is not as well known by the other teams that Dad played for. I wanted to find a way to make other teams and their fans aware of the cause and the Foundation
    SOURCE: Bleacher Report 1 month ago
  3. Live every moment as if it were your last. Then one day you shall be right.
    SOURCE: Bleacher Report 1 month ago
  4. Dad’s aneurysm was sudden, unexpected and undiagnosed. Within 18 hours of Dad’s rupture, he was pronounced dead. Upon losing my father, I made a commitment to dedicate my time, energy and focus on the advancement of neurological treatments for aneurysm patients.
    SOURCE: Bleacher Report 1 month ago

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