First case for Nettles. His wife, meanwhile, blamed herself. He had the rosin bag in his hand, and he slammed it down onto the mound. He was also a clutch power hitter for four pennant-winning Yankees teams during the 1970s and 1980s. 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. At a nearby poolside table, Nettles's brother and mother listened to the news on the radio. When I was growing up, I wanted to play professional baseball like most kids do, and I wanted to play for the Padres. I understand Goose, Nettles said. He ripped Steinbrenner in it (Not any more than hed been ripped in the papers, Nettles said), and hes convinced Steinbrenner traded him because of it. us. [16] He was limited to 89 games in 1980 because of hepatitis, which plagued him all year long. Noting that Nettles had a beer bottle in his hand, and remembering a fight between Tommy Reynolds and John (Blue Moon) Odom of the A's, in which Reynolds's face was slashed, Jackson knocked the bottle from Nettles's hand. This page was last edited on 12 January 2012, at 17:08. '', Asked if a new dispute between Jackson and Steinbrenner would unsettle the team, Nettles said, ''They've been going at each other all year. See the article in its original context from. [23] In the book, Nettles criticized Steinbrenner and some players as well. High School: San Diego HS (San Diego, CA), School: San Diego State University (San Diego, CA), Debut: The Minnesota Twins selected Nettles in the fourth round of the 1965 MLB Draft . In his 19-year career he hit .296 with 152 homers, 859 RBI, 1,129 runs and 200 stolen bases. Please check your email for a confirmation. But then, history makers do tend to have that effect on folks. When: Wednesday, March 1 Every team up here is like an all-star team. "And at that time, my dad was 38 years old, he's like, 'I ain't fighting this no more. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Copyright 2000-2022 Sports Reference LLC. As one of the biggest reason's for the franchise's turnaround in the mid 1970's, Graig Nettles deserves a spot in Monument Park. I was sure he was again going to tell me I was over the hill, was washed up and was asking for too much money . In his first year with he was voted the Atlantic League Playoff MVP. Nettles might be the funniest man in baseball. And here in New York, the sportswriters that Nettles used to call scrounges in his days as a Yankee have come by to ask how hes feeling and if hes ready to hang it up. Fielding. --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. Graig Nettles is graying at the temples and at third base, yet he'll tell you he can play forever and ever. . It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. Just two weeks before, Nettles had flown with Munson. Born: Many thanks to him. 1981 FLEER # 574 RICKEY HENDERSON NICE CARD He's my son.' [14] New York went on to win the next three contests and clinch the world championship. My dad was like, 'What? He also brought leadership to the clubhouse; though he was past his playing prime, George. 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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Now, Nettles can joke about it, but only because he says Thurman would have wanted that. In 1983, when Steinbrenner brought Martin back to manage (again), Martin's. He goes into the stretch without giving them a look. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. One player, who asked that he not be quoted by name, observed that Jackson had a knack for upstaging his teammates on nights when they excelled and he did not. Graig Nettles is an American professional baseball player. Graig Nettles, Tims father, is recognized as one of the finest third basemen in Yankee history. I would have been a success in my era if I could have just played for the Triple-A Padres. Or write about sports? All rights reserved. ., Ah, the people treated Goose pretty well. Michael was of the Christian faith, and he loved his family, friends, music, travel, the ocean and surfing, and he never. Demand aint what it used to be, after all. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Graig Nettles (n le 20 aot 1944 San Diego, Californie, . I remember being 10, 12, 13 years old and my folks would let me go downtown by myself to watch the ballgames. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. But if this is the end--if it really is--such memories there are. It wouldn't be the only encounter between Martin and the Griffeys. 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. Do you have a sports website? $20.00 End Date: Monday 03/27/2023 10:23:19 EDTBuy it now | Add to watch list 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 . Every Sports Reference Social Media Account. Like many Americans, Graig's father, Wayne, was overseas fighting for his country . Jackson's friends sat down to eat dinner and drink champagne at a table that had been occupied by the Nettles group. When it appeared that the dust had settled and the brawl was over, Lee confronted Nettles for tackling him from behind. Apparently, the Yankees manager also told them to quiet down in the locker room at one point. Ungraded Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 BGS 9.5 PSA 10 . One day at 66, he figured hed like to learn tennis, so he did. But this could be the last act, and Nettles has a little more than four months to get his act in gear, to prove its not how old you are, its how you feel. We use cookies to improve your experience. After retiring at age 43, Nettles coached for the Yankees (1991)[27] and Padres (1995). It's Graig Nettles' son taking ground balls at third base," Griffey Jr. said. Nettles was selected to play in 6 All-Star Games. 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. Traded by Minnesota Twins with Dean Chance, Bob Miller and Ted Uhlaender to Cleveland Indians in exchange for Luis Tiant and Stan Williams (December 10, 1969). So now that Im almost 42, just to predict would be silly. Like his dad, Tims major strength is his defense. The more we lose, the more he'll fly in. Griffey Sr. spent parts of five seasons with the Yankees between 1982-86, hitting .285 with 49 homers and 251 RBI in 551 games. That was in December, 1983, just before Nettles signed his last Yankee contract. 1981 Fleer Baseball PSA 9, 10 * You Pick * Before we went into the meeting, Jerry (Kapstein) told me, Now, George is going to be the nicest person in the world to you. The fracas resumed when Nettles swung at Lee. Beyond all of these missteps, though, the 1981card-collecting season was marked by a major turn of events: the error card craze found its footing and its face. You cant afford to have a bad year because they blame your age. By entering your email address you agree to receive email versions of the Wax Pack Gods newsletter. And the fact that they retired No. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Graig Nettles is one of the most under-appreciated stars in baseball history. But before you go, look at third base.' When Goose gets involved in the game, he forgets all about the runners on base. You just didnt even think of the major leagues because it was something in another part of the world.. Graig Nettles (August 20, 1944-) became a member of one of baseball's exclusive groups of seven brother pairs to homer in the same game when he and his brother Jim did so on September 14, 1974, playing for the New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers, respectively. Some defensive statistics Copyright Baseball Info Solutions, 2010-2022. https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/06/ken-griffey-jr-junior-yankees-incident, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. ''I don't want to get into that part,'' Jackson said. They werent being cruel to me; thats just the way they express their feelings back there. Here's a write-up about it from ESPN: On Sept. 7, 1974, the Yankees' Graig Nettles hit a home run against the Detroit Tigers. October 1, 1988 And that sounds like a good reason for Griffey to despise the franchise. Dad was a ballplayer, an end on the San Diego State football team. ''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. ", First playoff game I hit two home runs. I got somebody a little younger. I play for two reasons--for the fun and the money. Nettles missed and then was thrown to the ground by Braves first baseman (and former longtime Yankee teammate) Chris Chambliss. Theres no team #Junior wanted to take down more than the #Yankees https://t.co/rGmxp11pDe. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. 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]. vs. CLE 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Last Game: Nettles was born and raised in San Diego, California. Now, part of this discrepancy is due to the increased collector interest in the error version, but there seem to be enough of both to go around these days. . 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. It's Graig Nettles' son taking ground balls at third base, Griffey Jr. said. avant de rejoindre le club de cur de son enfance, les Yankees de New York. In Montreal this year, Tim Raines looked Nettles over from head to toe, shut his eyes tight, shook his head and said: Man, when I get to be your age, Im gonna pray to God I can do the things youre doing now.. 9 last year and said it was just for Roger Maris. Stop bothering me. So they couldve mentioned both of us wore that number, especially with me being the most recent. Im just having fun, Nettles, 23, said after taking batting practice with the Baby Bombers this week at the College of Staten Island. He played for the. Nettles was there with his wife, his four children, his parents, and his brother, and all of them were in good spirits after Nettles had won the most-valuable-player award for his nine runs batted in during the series. No, it might have been two days before the book came out. August 20, 1944 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. Legal Statement. It was a cardboard miracle, really, though collector opinions at the time were mixed. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. We present them here for purely educational purposes. ''I hope it's forgotten. "[2] The name also led to confusion for baseball card companies; the error-prone inaugural 1981 Fleer baseball card set includes an error card where his name is spelled "Graig" on the front, and "Craig" on the back. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 9 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. Baby brother Jeff, 22, plays for the Yankees Class A affiliate, the Greensboro (N.C.) Bats. . He wrote that I had lost it. Balls. On April 9, 1973, the Yankees lost their home opener, 3-1, to the Cleveland Indians. Graig Nettles played 22 seasons in the major leagues for six different teams and is best known for his Yankee days from 1973 to 1983 in which he earned five of his six career All-Star selections. The Padres declined to offer Nettles a contract after the 1986 season, making him a free agent. Theres no reason to put it in terms of years. 1 reliever: Sparky, you went from Cy Young to Sayonara., --After Padre catcher Terry Kennedy, trying to get a runner stealing second, threw 20 feet over the second basemans head: Terry, thats only an expression they use when they say a guy can fly., --After Gossage once walked the first three hitters he faced in Montreal: Dont they have plates in the bullpen, Goose?. 1981 Fleer #1 Pete Rose Baseball Washington Nationals vs. New York Yankees. Nettles is perplexed: They said years ago I had great range at third, that I was a great fielder, but that now Ive lost a step. All rights reserved. [31] His brother had been diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier in 2007. Also pushing Tim along is a sibling. The one big to-do came in August when George invited Dick Williams to sit in his private box . Itd be a great tribute if I did get one . I made three errors in a doubleheader, and they booed me pretty good coming off the field. Graig Nettles Biography. In his career against the Yankees, Griffey Jr. batted .311 with a .987 OPS and 36 home runs. $5.99 End Date: Saturday 03/25/2023 01:29:04 EDTBuy it now | Add to watch list 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]. In fact, both Fleer and Donruss went into scramble mode and managed to pull off the impossible they planned, designed, manufactured, and released their first sets withinthe span of several months. And Junior happened to be standing outside the door, waiting to come into the locker room. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [25] He signed with the Braves for the 1987 season as a non-roster player, making the Braves' 24-man Opening Day roster. Dad, today at 69, plays five or six sets of tennis a day. Nettles charged the mound, and attempted to tackle Braves relief pitcher Donnie Moore, after Moore intentionally beaned Nettles. 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.' Nettles resides in Lenoir City, Tennessee, a suburb of Knoxville. 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Dad (Wayne Nettles) taught Graig to be a good loser. Graig Nettles prices (Baseball Cards 1980 Topps) are updated daily for each source listed above. A lot of guys back in New York get too wrapped up in thinking baseball 24 hours a day. [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. He's my son.' " Griffey Sr. then told his son to go into the clubhouse, but to first look at third base, where former Yankee "Graig Nettles' son [was] taking groundballs at third base," the. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 1:07PM. Griffey Sr. then told his son to go into the clubhouse, but to first look at third base, where former Yankee "Graig Nettles' son taking groundballs at third base," Griffey Jr. remembered, still. "[18] This comment insulted Nettles, and led to his increased dissatisfaction with the Yankees. Jackson arrived with a woman companion, his niece and several uninvited friends. Dad, who raised the family in San Diego, was a policeman and an umpire. Graig Nettles is graying at the temples and at third base, yet hell tell you he can play forever and ever. We could see Dick Williams sitting in the box with George. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. When it stops being fun, Ill play just for the money.. or Best Offer. I really couldnt cope with it for about a week or so.. Graig Nettles Trades & Transactions. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. In 158 games, he had a.254 batting average (148 for 583), 88 runs, 29 doubles, 2 triples, 93 RBI, 11 stolen bases, 62 walks. So far this year Tim has not won an everyday position with Staten Island. So he goes, 'Alright, hey go in my locker. It's Graig Nettles' son taking ground balls at third base," Griffey Jr. said. The players were hurried into a fleet of limousines that took them to their homes. Ken Griffey Jr. is not a fan of the New York Yankees. Goose Gossage came to the Padres in 1983, and Nettles joined him in 1984. [18] When the book's advance promotion came to Steinbrenner's attention in March 1984, Nettles was summarily traded to his hometown San Diego Padres.[33][34]. Asked to provide a scouting report of himself, Tim said that his quickness and arm strength are the sharpest parts of his game. They would go to Padre games, back when they were Triple-A Padres, and Dad never let Graig boo anybody. Its almost an embarrassment to him. Graig Nettles had 2,225 hits over his career. And the book, Balls, was the last straw. 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. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The players were joking about it. So he goes, 'Alright, hey go in my locker. His abilities at 3b proved essential to win the 77 pennant and series and 78 pennant and series. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. It was something I wasnt prepared to hear. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The owner said last night that he could understand and even condone an impulsive fight between teammates, but thought that it was unforgiveable for Jackson to disrupt a party meant for ''the Yankee family'' by bringing guests whom Steinbrenner characterized as rude and unwelcome. When a veteran on the field made a mistake, Billy would scream at all of us rookies on the bench, Nettles said. Not even the Nettles name can save the 6-foot-2, 200-pound player from scrutiny about his age. In the May 20, 1976 brawl that defined the rivalry between the Red Sox and Yankees, Lee was body-slammed by Graig Nettles. 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. Amid the scrum at the plate, Bill Lee's left arm was numb. He played all or part of six seasons in Major League Baseball, between 1970 and 1981, for the Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals and Oakland Athletics. Nettles was named the starting third baseman for the AL in the 1975 MLB All-Star Game.[12]. A five-time All-Star third baseman who played for six major league clubs over his 22year career, including 11 seasons with the New York Yankees, Graig Nettles is more interested in tracking the. I think he got an advance copy or heard about it. Plus, the fact that Id asked him if I was gonna be a platoon player, I might as well be traded. . [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. This, Nettles said, was George Steinbrenner, the jerk, at work. [13] Despite the incident, Nettles was not suspended and went on to lead the American League with 32 home runs. Some Fun Facts About Graig Nettles. . But this seems to be the first time that the presence of Nettles son was brought up. I know sometimes you just have to back off and let him do things his way.. Graig Nettles played for 6 teams; the Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, Atlanta Braves and Montreal Expos. Steinbrenner Is Angered. Nettles, 76, still holds the American League record for home runs. . We have you covered throughout Spring Training, here is everything you need to know to watch or stream the game this afternoon. He played for him in the minors and in the majors with Minnesota and New York. Nettles passe la moiti de sa longue carrire sous l'uniforme des Yankees . '', Nettles predicted that his team would not be affected by the tumult as it prepares for the World Series. https://www.baseball-reference.com/bpv/index.php?title=Jeff_Nettles&oldid=704930, Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball. Graig Nettles had a .248 average over his career. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. 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. The Yankee plane, a DC-10 that cost $64,000 to charter and was decorated with balloons and crepe paper, landed far from the terminal at Newark Airport at about 11:20 P.M. Friday in order to avoid the anticipated crush of well-wishers. 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). . The Padres admit third base is one of their primary concerns, and odds are Nettles will not be invited to Yuma next February. 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. 1989-90 T&M Senior Professional Baseball Association - Box Set Puzzle #1. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. These shortcomings were a small price to pay for the largesse bestowed upon us by the wax pack gods. Rarely does the course of human endeavor pivot so abruptly as baseball cards did in the spring of 1981. But before you go, look at third base.' At its height, collectors willingly paid $20 or more for a copy, and the Nettles error helped usher in a mad search for any other card mistakes we could find. ''We're both sorry. ''I was sick about it afterward. That didnt set too well with Billy. Thanks for contacting us. All rights reserved. ''They're talking about you, daddy,'' said 3-year-old Jeffrey, tugging on his father's pants. He pays you a lot, but yet he makes you pay for earning that money. Steinbrenner, in fact, liked the Yankees kids, often patting them on the head in the years when he made frequent visits to the clubhouse. He played for him in the minors and in the majors with Minnesota and New York. When you get in the paper what you think of New York, and the fans there understand you have a weakness, theyll just play on that weakness. Ken Griffey Jr. revealed he had a grudge against the New York Yankees in the documentary Junior, which aired on the MLB Network on Sunday night. Get exclusive, FREE weekly baseball card ramblings, straight to your inbox! The answer is Graig Nettles, who ranks 12th (11th if you don't include Edgar Martinez). Thats part of being at my age. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. In raw form, it usually fetches $10 or less. He had a career fielding percentage of .964, exceptional for the hot corner (third base). THE EARLY YEARS. Its a rare honor, indeed, but the mere mention of C Nettles still makes any veteran collectors heart go pitter-patter. So we knew that George wanted Williams as manager . Great big game 3B better in postseason than anyone other than Brooksie. --After Steinbrenner hired Martin back on old-timers day: Some kids want to grow up being a big league ballplayer; some kids want to join the circus. 15 Copy quote. Having a father like Graig helps. The son of Graig Nettles, Jeff Nettles is also a third baseman and shares a birthday with his father. I dont know, Manager Steve Boros said of Nettles baseball future. [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. . The Hall of Famer finished his career with 630 home runs, 10 Gold Gloves, an American League MVP Award and 13 All-Star selections. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses, Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. The next time up, he hit a broken-bat single. Third baseman Graig Nettles played 22 seasons for 6 teams. 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. 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.' (George) Steinbrenner told me I wouldnt make it past 32 or 34 or something like that. Mrs. Nettles and her children and Nettles's mother, who was weeping, had already returned to the hotel, although Nettles remained for several hours and apologized to Steinbrenner. This is great. I said, Dont ever show me up like that on the field, Goose. He and I are the best of friends, but it took me an hour after the game to calm down about it. Now that hes been coming to work at the ballpark for the first time as a professional player, he said that its just like when his dad would go to work when he was little. Here in the Big Apple, though, theyll tell you different. When I get in there, I have to produce, get on base.. [32], Tommy John remembered Nettles for his great sense of humor, writing: "Graig Nettles was great with the one-liners, the zingersHe was the team's pressure valveEvery clubhouse needs a guy like that, the guy with the acerbic wit who can take your mind off a bad situation. Il est dsign joueur de l'anne de la franchise de Cleveland en 1971 [1]. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. Graig Nettles, Tim's father, is recognized as one of the finest third basemen in Yankee history. The seven sets of brothers hit their homers playing for opposing teams. I owe a lot to him, Nettles said. But what if they wont pay him the money? 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. Graig Nettles was born on August 20, 1944 (age 78) in San Diego, California, United States. Thurman Munsons plane crash demoralized the Yankee team of 1979. George made it sound like I was the greatest player who ever played the game. but I dont think Steinbrenner really wants to do that. ), Just take a look at the list of 1981 Donruss errors and variations over at The Trading Card Database:http://www.tradingcarddb.com/Errors.cfm/sid/83/1981-Donruss. All rights reserved. 280 Graig Nettles Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Editorial Images Images Creative Editorial Video Creative Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO All Sports Entertainment News Archival Browse 280 graig nettles stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Graig Nettles the last time we updated. That advent was made possible by the culmination of Fleers lengthy antitrust suit against Topps the previous summer. To date, Nettles and Robinson have four of the six 400-assist seasons by a third baseman in Major League history. 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