1977 Topps Baseball #374 - Kent Tekulve

• Kent Tekulve was the setup man for closer Goose Gossage in 1977. It wasn't Kent's preferred role. After Gossage left via free agency Tekulve became the closer in 1978.
• Kent's SABR biography
• 1977 Stats: 10-1, 7 saves, 3.06 ERA in 72 games
• 1977 Highlights:
• Aug 14 - Earned the save in Pittsburgh's 6-3 victory over the New York Mets. It was the Pirates' 20th home win in 21 games.
• Sept 18 - Allowed one run in four innings and earned his 10th win as the Pirates beat the Montreal Expos 7-5 in 11 innings.
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