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Phil Niekro, renowned as the greatest knuckleball pitcher in baseball history, enjoyed a 24-season career in MLB. He amassed a range of accomplishments, including five All-Star selections, leading in victories and earned run average, and winning Gold Glove Awards. With 318 wins, he stands 16th on MLB's all-time wins list and is the sole knuckleball pitcher to surpass 300 victories. Niekro was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997 and holds the record for most career wins achieved after turning 40.