Beneficiary of last July’s Knuckle Ball, The Methodist Neurological Institute, has recently announced how the awarded funds will be allocated. The...
The Joe Niekro Foundation’s newest Board Member Dee Stargell Speaks of her life with Willie and the aneurysm that nearly took her life
A few weeks ago I was contacted by Jimmy Scott, a reporter who had recently interviewed me on my life,...
Charging from the Sidelines while Battling Back from an Aneurysm
Everyday I seem to be hit from a different direction to hear of yet another innocent victim fallen prey to these...
Legends Fantasy Baseball Camp is Coming!
Grab your glove and dust off those cleats…Legends Fantasy Camp is hitting the streets. The Joe Niekro Foundation and Character...
New Aneursym Treatment Method Involves Liquid
The development of aneurysm research has expanded. The FDA has recently approved a liquid material called Onyx 500 that will join clipping and...
Strikeouts to benefit Niekro Foundation
Every year, teams support various charities with strikeout-induced fundraisers. Typically, a sponsor decides to donate a certain amount of money...
Written by my dear friend, Bill McCurdy – hope you enjoy!
http://bill37mccurdy.wordpress.com/2009/10/10/the-niekro-family-love-never-forgets-nor-says-goodbye/
Arizona Fall League partners with The Joe Niekro Foundation
I am so excited to announce a fabulous partnership and October promotion with The Arizona Fall League. Fate has turned it’s...
There IS crying in baseball
THERE is crying in baseball. Hall of Famer Phil Niekro and his 318 wins and 3,342 strikeouts are proof. The...
Like Father Like Daughter
So, next weekend I am going to Houston for a special pre-game ceremony at the September 13th Astros game, in...