- Born
- Height1.83 m
- Graig Nettles was born on August 20, 1944 in San Diego, California, USA. He has been married to Virginia (Ginger) Meckling since November 25, 1965. They have four children.
- SpouseVirginia (Ginger) Meckling(November 25, 1965 - present) (4 children)
- 1981 American League Championship Series MVP for having .500 Batting Average (6 for 12), 2 Runs, 2 Doubles, 1 Home Run, 9 RBI and 1 Walk.
- Won 1977 and 1978 American League Gold Glove Awards at Third Base.
- Named to 4 American League All Star Teams (1975 and 1977-1980) and 1985 National League All Star Team.
- Member of 1969 American League Western Division Champion Minnesota Twins team. Member of 1976 and 1981 American League Champion New York Yankees teams. Member of 1977 and 1978 World Series Champion New York Yankees teams. Member of 1980 American League Eastern Division Champion New York Yankees team. Member of 1984 National League Champion San Diego Padres team.
- Third Baseman for 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).
- When I was a little boy, I wanted to be a baseball player and join the circus. With the Yankees I have accomplished both.
- In one year, Sparky Lyle went from Cy Young to sayonara.
- The best thing about being a Yankee is getting to watch Reggie Jackson play every day. The worst thing about being a Yankee? Getting to watch Reggie Jackson play every day.
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content