James Joseph Deshaies is an American former professional baseball left-handed starting pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for six teams over the course of 12 big league seasons. He is currently a color commentator for broadcasts of Chicago Cubs games.
Deshaies at Wrigley Field in 2013
Deshaies interviewing Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville before a Cubs pregame celebration for the 2013 Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks at Wrigley Field
Joseph Franklin Niekro was an American professional baseball pitcher. During a 22-year baseball career, he pitched from 1967 to 1988 for seven different teams, primarily for the Houston Astros.
Niekro in 1976