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Rivers Casino Schenectady hosts Yankees meet-and-greet12 September 2019(PRESS RELEASE) -- As baseball season continues, Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady invites guests to attend a Meet & Greet with New York Yankees legends on Saturday, 21 September 2019. Attending players include former Yankees Captain and 1977 & 1978 World Series Champion, Graig Nettles; former Yankees pitcher and 1977 World Series Champion, Mike Torrez; and former Yankees third baseman Mike “Pags” Pagliarulo. The meet-and-greet is free and open to the public, and will be held at Van Slyck’s lounge from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Guests are permitted to each bring 1 item per player for signings. Photos are permitted. Must be 21+. Graig Nettles spent 22 seasons in the MLB (1967-1988), playing third base for the New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves, and Montreal Expos. He played in five World Series, becoming a two-time World Series Champion in 1977 & 1978 with the New York Yankees. He was Yankees Captain from 1982-1984. Nettles was a six-time All-Star, played in 2,700 games, amassed 2,225 hits, and was the 1976 American League Home Run leader. Mike Torrez spent 18 seasons in the MLB (1967-1984), and pitched for the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, Montreal Expos, Oakland A’s, and Baltimore Orioles. He became a World Series Champion in 1977 with the New York Yankees, winning two complete games in the series. Career highlights include 458 starts and 1,404 strikeouts. Mike “Pags” Pagliarulo spent 11 seasons in the MLB (1984-1995), playing third base for the New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles. He became a World Series Champion in 1991 with the Minnesota Twins. Career highlights include 1,246 game starts and 942 hits. |