Please check your email for a confirmation. Market data provided by Factset. Defensive third baseman who helped the New York Yankees win two World Series titles. They wanted to know if we were still going to sit together on the plane. He played for him in the minors and in the majors with Minnesota and New York. Graig Nettles Stats, Fantasy & News. All rights reserved. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Or write about sports? [25] He signed with the Braves for the 1987 season as a non-roster player, making the Braves' 24-man Opening Day roster. I feel great on the field. In 1983, when Steinbrenner brought Martin back to manage (again), Martins first thing was to tell a platooned Nettles that he was the everyday third baseman. He played in the Yankees farm system from 1998 to 2002, rising as high as AAA but never playing in more than 100 games in a single year. The real prize, though, was the end of Topps monopoly. We could see Dick Williams sitting in the box with George. Nettles batted .301 and played in a total of 62 games; 10 for St. Lucie and 52 for Bradenton. Jr., carried that notion throughout his career. Some defensive statistics Copyright Baseball Info Solutions, 2010-2022. Nettles resides in Lenoir City, Tennessee, a suburb of Knoxville. Nettles finished with a 22 year career, playing three years in hometown San Diego, one in Atlanta and one in Montreal after his 11 years in the Bronx. Nettles was a pretty popular and productive player for the New York Yankees, though, and it didnt take long for this gaffe and others to get noticed. By entering your email address you agree to receive email versions of the Baseball Card Market Report. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. He also brought leadership to the clubhouse; though he was past his playing prime, George. He had a career fielding percentage of .964, exceptional for the hot corner (third base). Upon closer inspection, Nettles hits many high notes in both traditional and . Here in the Big Apple, though, theyll tell you different. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? As an 11-year old baseball fan in October 1978, watching Game 3 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees, I marveled at the greatest defensive performance I had ever seen on a baseball diamond. That was as much as Id seen. You get ready at around 3:30, just like he used to do.. Theyll have to force me out. Exceeded rookie limits during 1969 season, View Player Bio We'll respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time.. Willie Mays Baseball Cards: All 56 Wax Pack Dandies. The players were hurried into a fleet of limousines that took them to their homes. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. During the 2007, he was signed mid-season by the Kansas City Royals and played third base for the AA Wichita Wranglers. (George) Steinbrenner told me I wouldnt make it past 32 or 34 or something like that. $9.99. I mean, Roger had a couple of great years there, but look over the career, and I had a longer and better career than Roger did. Throughout the rest of the 1980s, error card mania was rivaled by only the rookie card craze in terms of collector fervor. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. avant de rejoindre le club de cur de son enfance, les Yankees de New York. Before we went into the meeting, Jerry (Kapstein) told me, Now, George is going to be the nicest person in the world to you. In 1973, his first year as a New York Yankee, he recorded 410 assists, breaking Clete Boyer's franchise record of 396 in 1962; Robinson would tie this mark in 1974. During a brawl in a game against the Boston Red Sox on May 20, 1976, Nettles, who was on second base at the onset of the brawl, tackled Boston pitcher Bill Lee from behind. In 1991, Nettles was also inducted by the San Diego Hall of Champions into the Breitbard Hall of Fame honoring San Diego's finest athletes both on and off the playing surface.[35]. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. Both Fleer and Donruss cards came packed with gum, which was great, but plentyof old collectors tell stories about card fronts ruined by cemented-on pink slabs. Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Graig Nettles #175 1984 Topps Con un solo clic; Con detalles + Coleccin + Deseos ; Comprarlo; Detalles del artculo; Mostrar Precios Histricos; Add this item to your collection. ''Around here, it's just another case of what else is new,'' Nettles said. 11-27-1972. 1981 Fleer #1 Pete Rose Baseball Jim Nettles. Fleer scrambled to correct the error, and in no time at all Graig Nettles was back where he should have been, on both sides of his 1981 Fleer baseball card. ''There were never any hard feelings before or afterward.'' High School: San Diego HS (San Diego, CA), School: San Diego State University (San Diego, CA), Debut: Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. When: Wednesday, March 1 [4] In 1964 and 1965, he played collegiate summer baseball for the Alaska Goldpanners of the Alaska Baseball League, helping to lead the team to two league championships. Theres Dad and George and Billy and Goose and Thurman and Dick and Ralph and Henry and George and George and George. ''I should have kept my mouth closed,'' Mrs. Nettles said. --Graig Nettles, on Sparky Lyle going from winning the Cy Young Award to being traded a year later by the Yankees "The key to beating the Dodgers is to keep them form hugging each other too much."--Graig Nettles, on the Dodgers during the Tommy LaSorda era "The advantage of playing in New York is getting to watch Reggie Jackson play every day. [15], In July 1980, Nettles hit his 267th career home run, the most among AL third basemen. https://www.nytimes.com/1981/10/17/sports/nettles-jackson-regret-scuffling.html, Jane Gross, Special To the New York Times. "Junior was 11. 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I got somebody a little younger. My dad was like, 'What? I got somebody a little younger. . [20] Nettles had wanted to play closer to his San Diego home, and his approval of the trade was required given his years of service. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. In raw form, it usually fetches $10 or less. Graig Nettles [Poor to Fair] $7.44. Thanks to card show buzz and press in Sports Collectors Digest and other publications, the hype built around C Nettles quickly and lasted for years. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, According to several witnesses to the incident, Steinbrenner and Jackson had a vituperative exchange before Jackson's departure, with the player telling the owner, ''You'll regret this. . In college there were, like, one or two good players on every team. Graig Nettles Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com Graig Nettles Position: Third Baseman Bats: Left Throws: Right 6-0 , 180lb (183cm, 81kg) Born: August 20, 1944 (Age: 78-170d) in San Diego, CA us More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 6x All-Star 2x World Series 2x Gold Glove ALCS MVP (Topps successfully blocked other manufacturers from issuing cards with gum the next year, so that concern soon passed.). Nettles graduated from San Diego High School in 1962 then attended San Diego State College on a basketball scholarship. Im doing what I always wanted to do., The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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The Minnesota Twins drafted Nettles in the fourth round of the 1965 Major League Baseball draft. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 1:07PM. [18] The Yankees acquired Toby Harrah in February 1984, intending to platoon him with Nettles at third base. . Although neither Jackson nor Nettles was at the table, the two groups of friends and relatives exchanged some unpleasant words, which, according to several witnesses, had racial overtones. Graig Nettles had a .248 average over his career. . I think he might have overreacted to the book because I was traded like two days after the book came out, Nettles said. Nettles' unusual first name derives from his mother's dislike of the names Greg and Craig and her combining the two to produce "Graig." Find out more. In his career against the Yankees, Griffey Jr. batted .311 with a .987 OPS and 36 home runs. Steinbrenner, in fact, liked the Yankees kids, often patting them on the head in the years when he made frequent visits to the clubhouse. us. Compare vs Other Items. Together, theyve been through New Yawk, New Yawk. I walked over to the mound and told him, Give the guy a look over to first. He went into his stretch and didnt look, and the guy got a great jump and would have stolen second easily, but the batter fouled the ball off. But of all the errors that flooded wax packs and dealer tables that summer, none captured the imagination like the 1981 Fleer C Nettles card. THE EARLY YEARS. It's Graig Nettles' son taking ground balls at third base," Griffey Jr. said. Before yesterday he was batting .226 with no home runs and 5 RBIs in 31 plate appearances. They didnt have major league baseball on the West Coast at the time, and the (Pacific) Coast League was supposedly a pretty good minor league. Having a father like Graig helps. Should Nettles be in the Hall of Fame? 05-15-2007, 07:27 PM. But they had waited too long for this opportunity to wait one second longer. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. So we knew that George wanted Williams as manager . This is great. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Nettles managed and played for the St. Lucie Legends of the Senior Professional Baseball Association in 1989. [17], In the fall of 1982, George Steinbrenner, the Yankees owner, stated that Nettles "is in the twilight of his career, and if he never plays another game for me, he has earned more than what I have paid him. They like their players to be tough guys. But before you go, look at third base.' That didnt set too well with Billy. At the end of the video, Springsteen's character, a pitcher, tells a teen that he lost an imaginary game playing against the San Diego Padres because "Nettles got me, bottom of the ninth. It took four. Third baseman Graig Nettles played 22 seasons for 6 teams. Graig Nettles grew up in the same North Park neighborhood that produced Ted Williams. In 1985, after teammate Eric Show surrendered Pete Rose's record-breaking 4,192nd hit, Nettles was known for saying, "The Birch Society is going to expel Eric for making a Red famous,"[24] in reference to Show's association with the anti-Communist group, the John Birch Society. Graig Nettles is graying at the temples and at third base, yet he'll tell you he can play forever and ever. On September 14, 1974, Nettles and his brother Jim homered in the same game, joining a select club that includes Bret and Aaron Boone, Jos and Hctor Cruz, Felipe and Csar Crespo, Al and Tony Cuccinello, Joe and Dom DiMaggio, and Rick and Wes Ferrell. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. He said that he had received the bat from a Yankees fan in Chicago and did not know that the bat had been altered.[11]. . . If youre 25 and have a slump, well, youre just in a slump. Nettles managed the Bakersfield Blaze of the California League in 1996 to a 39-101 record. During a 22-year baseball career, he played for the Minnesota Twins (1967-1969), Cleveland Indians (1970-1972), New York Yankees (1973-1983), San Diego Padres (1984-1986), Atlanta Braves (1987) and Montreal Expos (1988). Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? "[18] This comment insulted Nettles, and led to his increased dissatisfaction with the Yankees. Im living a dream, playing ball, Tim Nettles said. He is the son of former New York Yankees third baseman Graig Nettles, a six-time All-Star and two . I got to the ballpark early and I'm sitting in the dugout and the security guard comes over and says, '[Then-Yankees owner George Steinbrenner] doesn't want anyone in the dugout.' But you just shake it off, go out and have a few beers with the guys and have some laughs. Graig Nettles had 2,225 hits over his career. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. But Dick and Billy? SPONSORED. The next time up, he hit a broken-bat single. ", First playoff game I hit two home runs. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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Rarely does the course of human endeavor pivot so abruptly as baseball cards did in the spring of 1981. And a little bit better.' The documentary shared an archived video of Griffey Jr. signing baseballs for Yankee fans. A day in New York? Still, how often have you known a baseball card to have its own nickname? Nettles served as a consultant for The Bronx Is Burning, a television drama that documented the 1977 Yankees. He was also a clutch power hitter for four pennant-winning Yankees teams during the 1970s and 1980s. "My dad was away at the war, so he didn't have any say. He is some body who deserves a shot. I dont know, he said. As you might expect with such a cardboard rush job, Fleer and Donruss made all sorts of mistakes I mean beyond a few terrible choices and Donruss backs that read like War and Peace. Anyone can read what you share. Do you have a blog? Many thanks to him. During Game 3 of the 1978 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium, with the Dodgers leading the series two games to none, Nettles made several plays at the hot corner to stop potential run-scoring hits, and helping the Yankees gain a key win in the series. But if this is the end--if it really is--such memories there are. Nettles is mentioned in the video for Bruce Springsteen's 1985 song "Glory Days." Marcus also reported that it had actually been Yankees manager Billy Martin, and not Steinbrenner, who didn't want anyone in the dugout. He was an All-Star six times, he finished in the MVP voting four times, with a high of fifth in 1977. Here in the Big Apple, though, they'll tell you. Michael was of the Christian faith, and he loved his family, friends, music, travel, the ocean and surfing, and he never. One day, youre his enemy; the next, youre his buddy. The photos were dark and grainy, the latter a considerable weakness for Donruss. Signed in June by the Yankees, Tim Nettles has the chance to follow in his fathers big-league footsteps. Only Schmidt and Mathews hit more homers than Nettles and they were the only other third basemen in the Hall of Fame who led their leagues in . And Fleer didnt fare much better with 73 lines on their E & V list. Today, the C Nettles card still draws hobby interest and can pull in decent money in higher slabbed grades. He was the second of three sons (older brother Paul and younger brother Jim). '', The scuffle between Jackson and Nettles took place at Vince's Restaurant near the Oakland Coliseum during a private victory party organized by Steinbrenner. Keep track of your collection value over time. The son of Graig Nettles, Jeff Nettles is also a third baseman and shares a birthday with his father. A lot of guys back in New York get too wrapped up in thinking baseball 24 hours a day. He had a .248 batting average with 2,225 hits, 390 home runs, 1,314 runs batted in, and 1,193 runs scored. Nettles then grabbed Jackson around the neck and tumbled him over a chair. In 2008, he was released by the Royals and signed on with the Baltimore Orioles where he played third base and first base for the AA Bowie Baysox belting 24 home runs and helping the Sox to the Eastern League playoffs. They just dont know how to relax. You know Billy, he wants to be liked by his players. Ungraded Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 BGS 9.5 PSA 10 . 9 last year and said it was just for Roger Maris. ''We're both sorry. But he said Steinbrenner forced Houk out, and he resented him for that. Nettles was one of the best defensive third basemen of all time, and despite his relatively low career batting average, he was an excellent offensive contributor, particularly in clutch moments with players in scoring position. Theres no reason to put it in terms of years. And the book, Balls, was the last straw. Im not really the type of person to think about the whole grand scale of things. 11/27/72 - Indians send Graig Nettles and Jerry Moses to the Yankees for John Ellis, Jerry Kenny, Charley Spikes, and Rusty Torres Graig Nettles came to the Indians from the Twins in 1969 as . In the May 20, 1976 brawl that defined the rivalry between the Red Sox and Yankees, Lee was body-slammed by Graig Nettles. Apparently, the Yankees manager also told them to quiet down in the locker room at one point. George is different, Nettles said. The following season, Nettles earned his second Gold Glove to help the Yankees bring back-to-back World Series championships to the Bronx. 2008 Upper Deck Yankee Stadium Legacy Collection 4001-4500 #4032 Graig Nettles: $1.66: 2008 Upper Deck Yankee Stadium Legacy Collection 4001 . Ill play as long as I can.. And a little bit better. Back in 2010, Newsday reportedthat in 1983, Griffey Jr. and his brother were tossed from the Yankees clubhouse because of then-manager Billy Martin: Martin never fessed up and the Griffeys thought. Nettles was involved in the infamous 1984 "San Diego PadresAtlanta Braves Beanball Game", while playing for the Padres during a Braves home game on August 12, 1984. [3] and played for both the Aztecs' basketball and baseball teams. 1981 Fleer #1 Pete Rose Baseball While his dad captained the Yankees and won a pair of Gold Gloves in the late 1970s, Tim is just beginning his career as an outfielder, fresh out of the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Check prices on eBay (affiliate link) Check prices on Amazon (affiliate link) That was the first real tragic thing thats ever happened in my life, Nettles said. When some boys go to work with their dads, they get to play with computers and meet secretaries. Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. The Royals' George Brett swung at Yankees third baseman Graig Nettles after hitting an RBI triple in first inning of Game 5 of the American League Championship Series in Kansas City. [13] Despite the incident, Nettles was not suspended and went on to lead the American League with 32 home runs. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 12,627th in major league history) I was really upset after the game. I think he got an advance copy or heard about it. (You can find current prices for this hobby trendsetter on both eBay and Amazon note that these are affiliate links). And that sounds like a good reason for Griffey to despise the franchise. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM. Il est dsign joueur de l'anne de la franchise de Cleveland en 1971 [1]. I doubt it, said Nettles, maybe one of the greatest third basemen in baseball history. Balls. To date, Nettles and Robinson have four of the six 400-assist seasons by a third baseman in Major League history. Fans know best, right? The MLB Network documentaryJunior took a closer look at the career of Ken Griffey Jr., the electrifying Hall of Famer who was an icon thanks to his athleticism, swing and style during his amazing career. ., Goose was on the mound in Kansas City . When a veteran on the field made a mistake, Billy would scream at all of us rookies on the bench, Nettles said. Hes an emotional guy, and he lets people know what he thinks all the time. Graig Nettles Biography. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account. You can then see Griffey tell Yankees fans years later that he would rather retire than sign with the franchise if they were the last team to offer him a contract: Wow, Ken Griffey Jr. had a really damn good reason to never play for the Yankees. See the article in its original context from. Baseball writer Bill James noted in his 1984 Baseball Abstract that Nettles is arguably the best position player (i.e., non-pitcher) in major league history whose surname begins with the letter "N." As of 2022[update] this judgment appears to hold up: the only three players elected to the baseball Hall of Fame with "N" surnames are pitchers Hal Newhouser, Kid Nichols and Phil Niekro. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Michael Graig Nettles (Knoxville, Tennessee), born in San Diego, California, who passed away on May 21, 2017, at the age of 46, leaving to mourn family and friends. 1969 Graig Nettles Danny Morris *Twins Rookie Stars* Topps #99 Baseball Card (1) 1 product ratings - 1969 Graig Nettles Danny Morris *Twins Rookie Stars* Topps #99 Baseball Card. During a 22-year baseball career, he played for the Minnesota Twins (1967-1969), Cleveland Indians (1970-1972), New York Yankees (1973-1983), San Diego Padres (1984-1986), Atlanta Braves (1987), and Montreal Expos (1988). The documentary also showed Griffey Jr. during his playing career signing autographs for fans at the ballpark and telling them he would retire before ever playing for the Yankees. Graig Nettles was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 4th round of the 1965 MLB June Amateur Draft from San Diego State University (San Diego, CA). From 2003 to 2007, he played for the Somerset Patriots of the independent Atlantic League. ''I felt bad right away,'' Jackson said, as he described the incident that interrupted the Yankee victory celebration in Oakland last night after New York swept the A's in the American League championship playoff to move into the World Series. I wanted to play Triple-A baseball. Jackson missed last night's game, and most of Wednesday's, with a sore calf that he says is still quite painful. More information on Graig Nettles can be found here. Back in 2010, Newsday reported that in 1983, Griffey Jr. and his brother were tossed from the Yankees clubhouse because of then-manager Billy Martin: Martin never fessed up and the Griffeys thought owner George Steinbrenner was behind the no kids in the clubhouse edict and Ken. You leave for the park at the same time, Nettles said. (If youre getting the idea that Donruss was the bottom of the commons barrel, well, theres a reason for that. That was in December, 1983, just before Nettles signed his last Yankee contract. When Lee got . Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. He is nicknamed "Puff." Graig is the son of Mary and Henry Nettles. When Jackson realized there was trouble brewing at the table, he said he sought out Nettles in the corridor. Hed make us feel like we made the mistake. Nettles was selected to play in 6 All-Star Games. When Tim Nettles went to work with his dad, he got to shag balls in the outfield with the Yankees. Both teams are coming off losses, the Nationals will look to rebound after a 5-3 loss yesterday to the Cardinals, while the Yankees got crushed 12-0 and will look to put some runs on the board in a bounce-back game for them. At the time of his departure from the Patriots, he ranked first in RBI (377), home runs (103), and doubles (127) and second in games played (533), at bats (1,960), and hits (568). Just ask Craig Nettles. . All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. The players were joking about it. It was something I wasnt prepared to hear. Hardcover - April 30, 1984. (Age 44-042d) Graig Nettles ranks well above that threshold. He said that he had come up to New York to visit his father, who was playing for the Yankees in the 1980s when a security guard told the senior Griffey that then-Yankees owner George Steinbrenner (didnt) want anybody in the dugout. So Griffeys father sent him to sit in his locker, but he pointed out that taking ground balls at third base at that very moment was the son of Yankees third baseman Graig Nettles. His father, who worked as a San Diego police officer for ten years, then became a high-school teacher, was away on active duty in World War II when he was born. [7][8] The Indians traded Nettles due to a feud between Nettles and manager Ken Aspromonte. Ten players made the Hall of Fame primarily as third basemen: Frank Baker, Wade Boggs, George Brett, Jimmy Collins, George Kell, Freddie Lindstrom, Eddie Mathews, Robinson, Mike Schmidt and Pie Traynor. A candid, behind-the-scenes look at the New York Yankees by the team's outspoken third baseman offers an irreverent chronicle of the crucial 1983 season--profiles of George Steinbrenner, Billy Martin, and fellow team members--and anecdotes about the baseball strike and other controversial events. Jackson's contract expires at the end of this season, when he is eligible to enter the free-agent market for the second time. Legal Statement. Get back to your position. Jeff was selected by the Yankees in the 47th round of the 1998 draft.[29]. Great big game 3B better in postseason than anyone other than Brooksie. Dad, today at 69, plays five or six sets of tennis a day. or redistributed. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Why should it matter anymore now?''. 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