1977 Topps Baseball #469 - Pat Kelly

• Pat Kelly was acquired by the Baltimore Orioles in November 1976. They gave up catcher Dave Duncan to get him.
• This was Pat's last season as a starting player. Kelly started 94 games in the outfield in 1977. After this season Pat became a valuable role player for the Orioles.
• 1977 Stats: .256, 10 HR, 49 RBI in 120 games
• 1977 Highlights:
• May 1 - Homered twice, including a 10th inning game-winner, to lift the Orioles to a 3-2 win over the California Angels.
• May 8 - Hit a grand slam to lead the Orioles to a 6-4 win over the Seattle Mariners. After starting the season batting .087 in April, Kelly got on a hot streak in May and was 10 for 20 at one point. Five of those hits were home runs.
• June 14 - Hit a 3-run homer in the top of the 11th inning as the Orioles beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-5.
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