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Best Athletes by Number: 32-65
No. 35  | Phil Niekro
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With a dancing knuckleball and savvy beyond his years, Niekro won 318 games during a 24-year career. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1997.

Runner-up: Frank Thomas.

Worthy of consideration: Doc Blanchard, Tony Esposito, Rickey Henderson.
Photo: AP
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