- This was the only season in Fred Holdsworth's career (1972-1980) that he spent the entire year in the majors. Fred started the season with the Orioles and was traded to the Montreal Expos for Dennis Blair in mid July.
- Fred spent some time on the disabled list in late May and in June. Holdsworth was a reliever for most of the season. He became a starter in mid-August and started six games for the Expos late in the season.
- 1977 Stats:
- Baltimore Orioles: 0-1, 6.28 ERA in 12 games
- Montreal Expos: 3-3, 3.19 ERA in 14 games (6 starts)
- TOTAL: 3-4, 3.97 ERA in 26 games (6 starts)
- 1977 Highlights:
- Aug 29 - Allowed 2 runs in 5 innings pitched and earned the win as the Expos beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-2.
- Sept 29 - Combined with Don Stanhouse on a seven-hitter and the Expos beat Steve Carlton and the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2. It was Fred's last start of the season.
- Other card blogs: 1974, 1975
This blog covers all things baseball in 1977. Baseball cards from that year is a main focus of the site.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
1977 Topps Baseball #466 - Fred Holdsworth
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