- Carlton Fisk caught an incredible 152 games in 1977. Fisk started the 1977 All Star Game and went 0 for 2. Carlton had one of his best offensive seasons of his long career in 1977.
- This is one of my favorite cards in the set. It's a great action shot.
- Carlton Fisk's SABR biography
- 1977 Stats: .315, 26 HR, 102 RBI, 106 runs scored in 152 games
- 1977 Highlights:
- June 13 - Had three hits and singled in the winning run in the 10th inning of Boston's 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox.
- June 22 - Hit two home runs and knocked in three runs as the Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-4.
- July 7 - Hit a two-run home run and had a sacrifice fly to help the Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2.
- Other card blogs: 1972, 1973, 1974, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1976 Hostess, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1993
This blog covers all things baseball in 1977. Baseball cards from that year is a main focus of the site.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
1977 Topps Baseball #640 - Carlton Fisk
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This is also one of my favorite cards from the set. I'm pretty sure this play occurred on Sat 7/24/76. Willie Randolph scores on a bunt single by Mickey Rivers in the 2nd inning to make it 2-0 in a 4-1 Yankees win. Not sure if it was a squeeze play but it sure looks like it could have been.
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