Saturday, March 9, 2013

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.
  • Other card blogs: 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1979, 1980

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