Graig Nettles

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1. Graig Nettles is best known for his time with the Yankees. But he also played for 5 other teams during his career. With which team did he play his rookie season? Montreal Expos Cleveland Indians Minnesota Twins San Diego Padres

2. Nettles wore number 9 while on the Yankees. What Yankee player wore the same number in previous years, and later had that number retired for him? Whitey Ford Phil Rizzuto Roger Maris Billy Martin

3. Many baseball players have nicknames. What was the nickname given to Nettles? Bucky Puff Mr. Dirt The Hitman

4. Nettles was well known for his funny jokes about his teammates and other players. What did he say about ex-teammate Sparky Lyle when Lyle left the Yankees one year after winning the Cy Young award? In one year Sparky has gone from Cy Young to see ya Sparky's the ultimate what have you done for me lately? Sparky Lyle went from the top of the world to exile In one year Sparky Lyle has gone from Cy Young to sayonara

5. Graig Nettles was well known for his great defense at third base. How many Gold Glove awards did he win in his career? 7 2 3 1

6. Nettles played a lot of games at third for the Yankees. But in 1980, he missed almost half the season for what reason? Torn rotator cuff Hepatitis Broken Leg He just disappeared for a while

7. Graig Nettles had one of his best defensive games in a particular World Series game. What game and against what opponent was it? 1978 WS, Game 3, LA Dodgers 1976 WS, Game 4, Cincinnati Reds 1981 WS, Game 1, LA Dodgers 1977 WS, Game 6, LA Dodgers

8. Graig Nettles was captain of the Yankees? True False

9. There is always at least one player that stands out in every post-season series. While playing for the Yankees, Graig Nettles won the MVP award in which playoff series? 1978 World Series 1977 American League Championship Series 1981 American League Championship Series 1981 Division Series

10. Nettles was never known to back away from a fight on the field. What Boston player did he injure during a 1976 brawl, ruining the Red Sox' chances at repeating as American League champs? Fred Lynn Luis Tiant Bill Lee Jim Rice