About Jim Nettles Memorabilia & Collectibles
About Jim Nettles:
Jim Nettles (full name: James William Nettles; no nicknames) played outfielder from 1970 until 1981 for the Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals and Oakland Athletics. He played for the Twins from 1970 - 1972, Tigers in 1974, Royals in 1979 and Athletics in 1981. Over 6 seasons, he played 240 games, hit 16 home runs, drove in 68 runs, and stole 10 bases. Born on March 2, 1947 in San Diego, CA, Nettles stands 6' 0" and weighs 186 lb. He attended Crawford (San Diego, CA) high school and was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 4th round of the 1968 amateur draft. His debut was on September 7, 1970 and he played his final game on September 13, 1981. Over his career, Nettles made $12,000. Common misspellings of his name include James james Jim jimmie jimmy William Nettles.