1977 Topps Baseball #163 - Dave Hilton

• How did he get a card? Dave Hilton batted only eight times in 1975 (0 for 8) and didn't play in the majors at all in 1976. 
• Those eight at bats in 1975 were the last ones Dave would have in the majors. He spent time in Japan from 1978-1980 and then played in the minors in 1981, but he was never called up again.
• 1977 Stats:
• .237, 13 HR, 66 RBI for AAA Toledo
• 1977 Highlights:
• March 15 - Had four hits in an exhibition game against the Cincinnati Reds.
• March 28 - Hit a 2-run homer off of Detroit's John Hiller in an exhibition game.
• Other card blogs: 1975, 1973