Graig Nettles Born: August 20, 1944 in San Diego, CA School: San Diego State University (San Diego, CA) Graig Nettles was born on August 20, 1944, in San Diego, to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne 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. He was the second of three sons (older brother Paul and younger brother Jim). His mother, who did not like the names Craig or Greg, combined them to form Graig. He attended San Diego High School, where he played baseball and basketball, excelling in the latter sport and earning a scholarship to San Diego State University. He continued to play both basketball and baseball for the Aztecs, but as he grew and his body filled out, his potential for baseball became noticeable. He became a step slower on the hardwood, but was finding power in baseball. When he was named captain of the Yankees in 1982, Nettles said, “I have no idea what a captain does, but it’s a great honor. I hope I can uphold the tradition. Maybe I can help as a liaison between players with problems and the manager or front office.” He needn’t have worried. Nettles led by example on the field. He was a hard-nosed player who could flash the leather on defense, as well as a quick wit in the clubhouse. “I wouldn’t trade him for any other third baseman in the majors,” Sparky Lyle once said. “In fact, I wouldn’t trade him for any other player in the majors.” Indeed. Robert Anthony Plant Born 20 August 1948 (age 65) West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England https://youtube/watch?v=-cfc3rCQOuU
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