At the University of Minnesota, he helped the Golden Gophers to a Big
Ten title in 1988.
Donating $100 per strikeout to the Society for Progressive
Supranuclear Palsy. (2002)
Upon signing his contract, he agreed to contribute a portion of his
salary to the Rockies Youth Fields of Dreams Program; the club will
build a baseball facility in his name in the Colorado area.
(December 4, 2000) Signed a $48 million five-year free agent contract
with the Colorado Rockies.
Last name pronounced nay-GULL.
Children: Dennis III (b. 6 January 2000), twins Chase and Avery (b. 17
September 2004).