- Jon Matlack was not happy in 1977. The Mets were only a shell of the club of a few years ago, and players feuded with owner M. Donald Grant and GM Joe McDonald. Matlack asked to be traded during the season.
- Matlack struggled with shoulder problems in the last part of the season. He was out for a couple of weeks in late July and early August and only pitched once in September.
- After the 1977 season Jon was dealt to the Texas Rangers in that big 4-team trade.
- 1977 Stats: 7-15, 4.21 ERA in 26 starts
- 1977 Highlights:
- Other card blogs: 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1976 Kellogg's, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983
