- Craig Swan was the fifth starter for the New York Mets in 1977. Craig pitched pretty well in that spot and went on to lead the NL in ERA the next season.
- Here is a link to an interview with Craig that was done in 2009.
- 1977 Stats: 9-10, 4.23 ERA in 26 games (24 starts)
- 1977 Highlights:
- July 25 - Pitched a 3-hit shutout against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Mets won the game 1-0 and it broke a 6-game winning streak by Dodger starter Doug Rau.
- Aug 29 - Admitted to the hospital for gastroenteritis. Craig ended up being on the shelf for almost three weeks.
- Other card blogs: 1974, 1976, 1980
Can someone please explain to me the need for Topps to airbrush a guy that has been with the team for 4 years. He's in New York. Go to Shea Stadium and take his picture....
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