- Dick Pole was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the expansion draft after the 1976 season. The Mariners signed Dick to a multi-year contract in March 1977.
- Pole had career highs in just about every category for the Mariners in 1977.
- Dick Pole's SABR biography
- 1977 Stats: 7-12, 5.15 ERA in 25 games (24 starts)
- 1977 Highlights:
- May 28 - Allowed one run in seven innings and got the win. The Mariners were 3-1 winners over the Detroit Tigers.
- June 12 - Pitched a complete game and earned the win as the Mariners beat the Blue Jays 5-2.
- Other card blogs: 1975, 1976, Cardboard Gods
I didn't realize how horrible this airbrushing job is. Ouch.
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Deletethe card is comedic all around. Airbrushing aside, I still chuckle whenever I see any Dick Pole card. Great name!
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