- Charlie Spikes split time between Cleveland and the AAA Toledo Mud Hens. Charlie was batting .385 in five games in late April when he was sent down. Spikes came back up in early July and stayed with the Indians for the rest of the season.
- After the 1977 season Spikes was traded to the Detroit Tigers for Tom Veryzer.
- 1977 Stats:
- Toledo (AAA) - .293, 7 HR, 31 RBI in 49 games
- Cleveland - .232, 3 HR, 11 RBI in 32 games
- 1977 Highlights:
- July 12 - Hit a 2-run homer to help the Indians beat the Boston Red Sox 7-1. It was his first home run since July 22, 1976.
- Other card blogs: 1980, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1974
This blog covers all things baseball in 1977. Baseball cards from that year is a main focus of the site.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
1977 Topps Baseball #168 - Charlie Spikes
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