Nate was a coach for Reno, a Padres Class A team, when I played in the California League in 1986. He was one of the most approachable guys I ever met in the game, and he loved to talk hitting, even if you were a player on an opposing team. At the time I knew of his huge day thanks to his "Turn Back the Clock" card from Topps' 1977 set. I never asked him about that day, and I've always regretted it.
Last edited by Rob D.; 08-02-2010 at 02:50 PM.
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