- It must have been really tough on Doug DeCinces to replace such a popular legend (Brooks Robinson) at third base. He had a decent year in 1977, but he would have several better seasons in the years to come.
- 1977 Stats: .259, 19 HR, 69 RBI
- 1977 Highlights:
- July 1 - Hit two 2-run home runs as the Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 8-2.
- Aug 31 - Homered off of Frank Tanana to break a 3-3 tie in the 8th inning. Previously Doug was 1 for 18 lifetime against Tanana. The Orioles beat the California Angels 4-3.
- Sept 8 - Hit a 2-run homer to help Jim Palmer and the Orioles beat the Detroit Tigers 4-0. The announced attendance in Detroit was 1,969.
- Other card blogs: 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1988
This blog covers all things baseball in 1977. Baseball cards from that year is a main focus of the site.
Monday, June 11, 2012
1977 Topps Baseball #216 - Doug DeCinces
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