‘Same Card, Different Paths’ – Card #44
1969 Topps - Card #99 – AKA – ‘The Graig Nettles Rookie Card’
Danny Morris – A 2-year veteran that appeared in just 6 games, Morris had a very brief stint as a major league baseball player. Used in both starting and relief roles, Morris compiled an 0-2 record with a 2.81 career ERA. In 16 total innings of work, he struck out 7, walked 8, and allowed 16 hits and 9 runs.
Graig Nettles – Nettles played in the big leagues for 22 seasons. A veteran of 6 different clubs, his greatest success came as a New York Yankee during the mid-70′s. Nettles was a 6-time All-star, with 5 of those appearances coming while wearing pinstripes. His career numbers are impressive – 2,225 hits, 328 doubles, 390 home runs, 1,314 RBI, and 1,193 runs scored. Nettles played in 5 World Series contests – winning 2 titles in 1977 and 1978 with the Yankees.
