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BEST ALLTIME THIRD BASEMEN
Tom Verducci
April 01, 1996
1. BROOKS ROBINSONHuman vacuum cleaner won 16 Hold Gloves, a record for nonpitchers.
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April 01, 1996

Best Alltime Third Basemen

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1. BROOKS ROBINSON
Human vacuum cleaner won 16 Hold Gloves, a record for nonpitchers.

2. BUDDY BELL
Terrific at diving for a ball and then making a quick, off-balance throw.

3. GRAIG NETTLES
Had no weaknesses.

TODAY'S BEST THIRD BASEMEN

1. MATT WILLIAMS, GIANTS
Three-time Gold Glover may be better defensively than offensively.

2. KEN CAMINITI, PADRES
Makes spectacular diving slops and has rocket arm.

3. WADE BOGGS, YANKEES
Gets better with age; didn't win first Gold Glove until 36.

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