Joe Niekro Autographed 1977 Topps #116 Houston Astros Card PSA/DNA

Add a signature from one of the most successful pitchers in Houston Astros history with this Joe Niekro autographed 1977 Topps #116 Houston Astros baseball card, featuring PSA/DNA autograph authentication, available from Under the Radar Sports Promotions.

Joe Niekro enjoyed an outstanding 22-season Major League career from 1967 through 1988, establishing himself as one of baseball's most durable and dependable starting pitchers. A right-handed knuckleball specialist, Niekro pitched for the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, Detroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros, New York Yankees, and Minnesota Twins.

The younger brother of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, Joe developed into an accomplished knuckleball pitcher in his own right. Together, the Niekro brothers combined for 539 Major League victories, the most by any pair of brothers in baseball history.

Niekro joined the Houston Astros in 1975, beginning what would become the most successful chapter of his Major League career. Over 11 seasons with Houston, he established himself as a cornerstone of the pitching staff and became one of the franchise's most recognizable players.

His breakthrough came in 1979, when he recorded a remarkable 21-11 record with a 3.00 ERA, leading the National League in victories and earning his only National League All-Star selection. His outstanding performance helped Houston remain in contention throughout the season and established him among the league's premier starting pitchers.

Niekro followed that performance with another excellent season in 1980, compiling a 20-12 record while helping the Astros capture their first National League West Division championship. Houston advanced to the National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, producing one of the most memorable postseason matchups of the era.

During that series, Niekro delivered a tremendous performance in Game 3, pitching ten shutout innings as Houston earned a dramatic extra-inning victory. His performance remains one of the notable postseason pitching efforts in Astros franchise history.

Niekro finished his Major League career with 221 victories, 1,747 strikeouts, and a 3.59 ERA. Of those victories, 144 came with the Houston Astros, making him one of the franchise's all-time leaders in pitching wins.

The 1977 Topps #116 card features Niekro in his Houston Astros uniform during the early years of his successful tenure with the organization. The 1977 Topps set is recognized for its colorful team-name banners, classic player photography, and distinctive late-1970s design, making it a favorite among vintage baseball card collectors.

This card features Joe Niekro's autograph with PSA/DNA authentication, providing collectors with the added confidence of an established third-party autograph authentication service. Offered by Under the Radar Sports Promotions, this signed card represents an opportunity to own a collectible associated with one of Houston's most accomplished pitchers.

Niekro passed away in 2006, making his signed baseball cards particularly meaningful to collectors of deceased Major League players and historic Houston Astros memorabilia.

This autographed Joe Niekro card is an excellent addition to collections featuring Houston Astros legends, knuckleball pitchers, members of the Niekro baseball family, PSA/DNA-authenticated signatures, and signed vintage Topps baseball cards.