Graig Nettles
Baseball player and manager, 1970s All-Star
Born
August 20th, 1944
80 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played third base in Major League Baseball for several teams, including the Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Indians, San Diego Padres, and New York Yankees. Nettles was a two-time All-Star and played a key role in the Yankees' World Series championships in 1977 and 1978. After his playing career, served as a manager in minor league baseball. Nettles is recognized for his strong defensive skills and powerful hitting during his career.
Selected as an All-Star in 1971 and 1976
Contributed to the New York Yankees' World Series titles in 1977 and 1978
Won multiple Gold Glove Awards
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