1977 Topps Baseball #501 - Jim Bibby

• Jim Bibby was the third starter for the Cleveland Indians in 1977. Jim made some occasional relief appearances between starts.
• During spring training in 1978 Bibby was declared a free agent due to breach of contract. The Indians failed to pay him an incentive bonus. Jim eventually signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
• Jim Bibby's SABR biography
• 1977 Stats: 12-13, 2 saves, 3.57 ERA in 37 games (30 starts)
• 1977 Highlights:
• March 28 - Not exactly a highlight -- Jim gave up 11 earned runs and 12 hits in less than two innings pitched in a spring training game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The game was played in a stiff breeze and the final score was Milwaukee 16, Cleveland 9. Good thing spring training games don't count!
• May 22 - Gave up one run on seven hits in a complete game 7-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
• June 24 - Went the distance and allowed two runs on eight hits as the Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
• Other card blogs: 1972, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1979, 1980, 1983