1975 Topps Set Card 303/660 – #130 – Phil Niekro, Braves
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Card Number: 130
Player Name: Phil Niekro
Team: Atlanta Braves
Position: Pitcher
Image Style: Posed Pitching
Years In The Major Leagues: 24 seasons, 1964-87
Notes From His 1975 Season: Phil Niekro appeared in 39 games for the Atlanta Braves in 1975. He went 15-15 on the year with 13 complete games and 1 shutout. Niekro worked 275 innings in 1975, allowing 285 hits and 115 runs en route to a 3.20 ERA. He was chosen as a National League All-Star during the season.
Notes From Career: Hall of Famer Phil Niekro has 318 career wins as a major league pitcher, including two 20-win seasons. Niekro is a 5-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove Award winner with a career ERA of 3.35. He threw 5,404 innings during his career, striking out 3,342 batters during that time.