- Willie Montanez represented the Atlanta Braves in the 1977 All Star Game (he was 0 for 2 with a strikeout). He had better power numbers in 1977, but his average dropped from .321 to .287. After the 1977 season Willie was traded to the New York Mets.
- Willie missed almost the entire month of May with a pulled groin muscle.
- 1977 Stats: .287, 20 HR, 68 RBI
- 1977 Highlights:
- April 11 - Hit a bases loaded single in the fourth inning that gave the Braves the runs they needed to beat the LA Dodgers 7-6. Willie was 3 for 5 in the game.
- June 25 - Hit a home run to help the Braves beat the San Diego Padres 9-5.
- Other card blogs: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980
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