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 Rusty Torres. Nettles will help the Yankees win the World Series in 1977 and 1978.

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On November 27, 1972 —  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 Rusty Torres. Nettles will help the Yankees win the World Series in 1977 and ‘78,

Nettles In 11 years with the Yankees (1973-1983), Nettles will have 250 HR and 834 RBI. He will also be a 5X All-Star, lead the AL in HR in 1976, win 2 Gold Glove Awards, win the 1981 ALCS MVP Award, and will be a key player on 2 World Series champions (1977-78 Yankees).

 

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