1977 Topps Baseball #123 - Fred Stanley

• Fred Stanley had the fewest at bats of his career, except for his rookie season in 1969. 
• Fred was perceived as the Yankees' weak spot during spring training in 1977. The Yankees acquired Bucky Dent from the Chicago White Sox right before the season to play shortstop.
• 1977 Stats: 
• Regular Season: .261 in 46 at bats
• AL Championship Series: played in two games but did not bat
• World Series: Played in one game but did not bat
• 1977 Highlights: 
• May 22 - Singled in two runs in New York's 8-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
• July 2 - Hit a 2-run homer in the 8th inning to break a 4-4 tie. The Yankees won the game 6-4.
• Oct 6 - Accused Kansas City's Hal McRae of dirty play after a hard slide into Dent during the American League Championship Series.
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