Thursday, November 8, 2012

1977 Topps Baseball #366 - Ted Sizemore


  • On December 20, 1976 Ted  Sizemore was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies for Johnny Oates and a minor leaguer. Ted was the starting 2B for the Phillies in '77.
  • 1977 Stats
    • Regular season: .281, 4 HR, 47 RBI in 152 games
    • NL Championship Series: .231 (3 for 13) in 4 games
  • 1977 Highlights:
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

1977 Topps Baseball #365 - Mike Torrez


  • Mike Torrez started the 1977 season with the Oakland A's. The team wasn't going to contend so on April 27 Mike was traded to the New York Yankees for Dock Ellis, Larry Murray, and Marty Perez. Torrez was a good pickup for the Yankees as he won 14 games during the regular season and two more in the World Series.
  • Torrez left the Yankees as a free agent after the 1977 season and signed with the Boston Red Sox.
  • 1977 Stats:
    • Oakland A's - 3-1, 4.44 ERA in 4 starts
    • New York Yankees - 14-12, 3.82 ERA in 31 starts
    • AL Championship Series - 0-1, 4.09 ERA in 2 games (1 start)
    • World Series - 2-0, 2.50 ERA in 2 starts
  • 1977 Highlights:
  • Other card blogs: 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1979, 1980, 1983


Tuesday, November 6, 2012

1977 Topps Baseball #364 - Vic Correll


  • Vic Correll started 46 games as the backup to starting catcher Biff Pocoroba. This was Vic's last year as a member of the Atlanta Braves. Correll was released during spring training in 1978. Vic caught on with the Cincinnati Reds and played for them from 1978-1980.
  • 1977 Stats: .208, 7 HR, 16 RBI in 54 games
  • 1977 Highlights:
  • Other card blogs: 1975, 1976, 1979, 1980, Cardboard Gods


Monday, November 5, 2012

1977 Topps Baseball #363 - Dave Roberts


  • Dave Roberts had a tough time with the Tigers in 1977. Roberts was sold to the Chicago Cubs on July 31 as the Cubs sought pitching help for the stretch drive. Dave pitched better for the Cubs.
  • 1977 Stats:
    • Detroit Tigers - 4-10, 5.15 ERA in 22 starts
    • Chicago Cubs - 1-1, 3.23 ERA in 17 games (6 starts)
  • 1977  Highlights:
  • Other card blogs: 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1976, 1979, 1980


Sunday, November 4, 2012

1977 Topps Baseball #362 - Tommy Davis


  • Tommy Davis was already retired when this card came out. Davis was released from the Royals on 16 January 1977 and he decided to retire rather than try to catch on with another team.
  • Boy are those stats small.
  • Tommy Davis SABR biography
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Saturday, November 3, 2012

1977 Topps Baseball #361 - Eduardo Rodriguez


  • Eduardo Rodriguez bounced back from a 5-13 season. He was a useful middle reliever and spot starter for the Brewers in 1977.
  • 1977 Stats: 5-6, 4 saves, 4.35 ERA in 42 games (5 starts)
  • 1977 Highlights:
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Friday, November 2, 2012

1977 Topps Baseball #360 - Rick Monday


  • On 11 January 1977 Rick Monday was traded (with Mike Garman) to the LA Dodgers for Bill Buckner, Ivan DeJesus, and minor leaguer Jeff Albert. Rick had had his best year in 1976, but he had an off year in 1977. He appears to have been injured during the season -- he played in only 118 games and there is a 3-week break in July and August that looks like a disabled list stint. His production slipped as the season went on.
  • 1977 Stats
    • Regular season: .230, 15 HR, 48 RBI
    • NL Championship Series: .286 (2 for 7) in 3 games
    • World Series: .167 (2 for 12) in 4 games
  • 1977 Highlights:
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