1977 Topps Baseball #595 - John Hiller

• John Hiller had an off year in 1977. Hiller made seven starts in May and June while Mark Fidrych was injured and he made some good starts during that time. John's 3.56 ERA was his highest since 1969.
• In late September doctors discovered that Hiller had an enlarged liver. John didn't think it caused his poor season, but he admitted to feeling tired for the last few months.
• John Hiller's SABR biography
• 1977 Stats: 8-14, 7 saves, 3.56 ERA in 45 games (8 starts)
• 1977 Highlights:
• May 31 - Started the game and allowed 2 runs in 8 innings pitched. The Tigers beat the Oakland A's 5-2.
• July 17 - Pitched 3 1/3 innings of shutout relief and got the win in the Tigers' 7-6 11 inning win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
• Sept 30 - Pitched a complete game 5-2 victory over the New York Yankees. The Yankee loss temporarily delayed their celebration of an AL East title.
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