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Padres history (March 30): Graig Nettles finally comes home - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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1978 WS Gm3: Nettles saves two runs with a great play
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1978 ALCS Gm4: Nettles' homer puts Yanks on the board
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1978 WS Gm3: Nettles saves two runs with a great play
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Nettles' game-saving play, 10/13/1978
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Puff: The Hall of Fame Case for Graig Nettles - Cooperstown Cred
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October 13, 1978: Graig Nettles' defense leads Yankees in Game Three win
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Days of Yankees Past: Graig Nettles
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The New York Yankees make one of their best trades ever, acquiring third baseman Graig Nettles from the Cleveland Indians for catcher John Ellis, infielder Jerry Kenney, and outfielders Charlie Spikes and
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On October 13, 1978 — 1978 – New York Yankees third baseman Graig Nett
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1978 WS Gm3: Nettles saves two runs with a great play