- Before the 1977 season Gene Clines was traded to the Chicago Cubs for Darold Knowles and cash. Clines had a good year as a backup outfielder and pinch hitter as the Cubs contended for the NL East championship for most of the season.
- 1977 Stats: .293, 3 HR, 41 RBI in 101 games
- 1977 Highlights:
- May 16 - Went 4 for 4 with 5 RBI as the Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 9-6.
- June 28 - Hit a sacrifice fly in the top of the 10th inning to knock in the eventual winning run for the Cubs. The Cubs beat the Montreal Expos 4-2.
- Sept 9 - Appeared as a pinch hitter and hit the game-winning home run in Chicago's 10-8 win over the New York Mets.
- Other card blogs: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1979
This blog covers all things baseball in 1977. Baseball cards from that year is a main focus of the site.
Monday, July 2, 2012
1977 Topps Baseball #237 - Gene Clines
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