Graig Nettles Coaster

Fun facts about Graig Nettles:

1. Graig Nettles played Major League Baseball as a third baseman for 22 seasons (1967-1988)
2. He was born on President Richard Nixon’s inauguration day in 1946
3. Nettles had an impressive reach, which enabled him to make catches and throws from all angles
4. In 1974, he hit 32 home runs and had 105 RBIs – both personal records
5. He was a six-time All-Star player for the 1970s and 1980s, as well as a two-time Gold Glove Winner in 1976 and 1977
6. During his time with the Yankees (1973–1983), he won two World Series championships in 1977 and 1978
7. In the 1977 playoffs, “The Graiginator” famously injured his left thumb while trying to make a diving catch – yet still managed to hit four homeruns in that series!
8. His .972 career fielding percentage ranks second amongst all-time third basemen
9. After retiring at 42 years of age in 1989, Nettles pursued other adventures – such as riding horses across South America – before managing teams like the Fort Myers Miracle in 2006

Coasters are an ideal home décor accent, crafted with attention to detail and quality. Each coaster boasts an authentic card hand-mounted onto the high-quality ceramic tile measuring 4.25 x4.25 inches in size and 0.25 inches thick. With careful selection of each card by Jake and Dean, the beauty and character is sure to impress! The tiles are then sealed with a bio-based resin for unbeatable protection, while the natural cork backing gives it that finished touch and makes it easy to showcase anywhere.