- Jerry Koosman's record did an about face in 1977. After going 21-10 and finishing second in NL Cy Young Award voting in 1976, Koosman led the NL with 20 losses in 1977. Jerry did lead the NL in strikeout rate (7.6 per 9 innings).
- Jerry Koosman's SABR biography
- 1977 Stats: 8-20, 3.49 ERA in 32 starts.
- 1977 Highlights:
- May 17 - Pitched a 4-hitter and hit a home run as the Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 8-1.
- Sept 21 - Suffered his 20th loss of the season as the Pittsburgh Pirates shut out the Mets 4-0 in front of 5,044 fans at Shea Stadium.
- Other card blogs: 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1985, 1986
