Atlanta Braves partnering with Gainesville's Edmondson Telford Child Advocacy Center for 'Phil Niekro Night' against New York Yankees on Aug. 24 - Gainesville Times

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Atlanta Braves partnering with Gainesville's Edmondson Telford Child Advocacy Center for 'Phil Niekro Night' against New York Yankees on Aug. 24

Longtime Flowery Branch resident and Hall of Famer, Niekro, was a loyal ally of the organization

Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro delivers a pitch for the Atlanta Braves during the 1973 season. Niekro, of Flowery Branch, died Dec. 26, 2020, the Braves announced. - photo by Associated Press

0111SportsNiekro — Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro delivers a pitch for the Atlanta Braves during the 1973 season. Niekro, of Flowery Branch, died Dec. 26, 2020, the Braves announced. - photo by Associated Press

The Atlanta Braves’ game against the New York Yankees on Tuesday, August 24 at Truist Park has been designated as Phil Niekro Night.

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