- Jim Wynn was at the end of the line when this card was made. Wynn was sold to the New York Yankees before the 1977 season. The Yankees released him on July 14. Jim signed with the Milwaukee Brewers on July 26. Wynn was released after the 1977 season and that was it for his playing career.
- Here is Wynn's SABR biography
- 1977 Stats:
- New York Yankees - .175, 1 HR, 13 RBI in 30 games
- Milwaukee Brewers - .197, 0 HR, 10 RBI in 36 games
- 1977 Highlights:
- April 7 - Hit the last home run of his career in the Yankees' first game of the season to help the Yankees beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0.
- Aug 28 - Went 3 for 5 with a 2-run single as the Brewers beat the Chicago White Sox 10-1.
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This blog covers all things baseball in 1977. Baseball cards from that year is a main focus of the site.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
1977 Topps Baseball #165 - Jim Wynn
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