1977 Topps Baseball #345 - Reggie Smith

• Reggie Smith was a valuable part of the Dodger attack in 1977. He led the NL in on base percentage and was one of four Dodgers to hit 30 or more home runs. Smith was an All Star for the fifth time in 1977.
• Here is Reggie Smith's SABR biography
• 1977 Stats:
•  Regular season: .307, 32 HR, 87 RBI, .427 OBP, 104 runs, 104 walks
• NL Championship Series: .188 (3 for 16) in 4 games
• World Series: .273 (6 for 22), 3 HR in 6 games
• 1977 Highlights:
• June 19 - Was ejected from the game after a benches clearing brawl. Chicago Cubs pitcher Rick Reuschel hit Smith on the ankle with a slider and Smith charged the mound. It was the second time in eight days that Reggie fought a pitcher (he was in a fight with John Denny earlier).
• July 19 - Appeared as a pinch hitter in the 8th inning of the All Star Game and singled off of Sparky Lyle.
• Aug 29 - Hit a two run homer in the 7th inning to lead the Dodgers to a 4-1 win over the Cubs. Just before the home run Cubs manager Herman Franks asked the umpire to check Smith's bat. Reggie had to get a new bat but it didn't deter him as he hit Mike Krukow's first pitch into the seats.
• Oct 12 - Homered off of Catfish Hunter to help the Dodgers to a 6-1 victory in game 2 of the World Series
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