- Before the 1977 season Doyle Alexander signed a 5-year, $150,000/year contract with the Texas Rangers. The Rangers were Alexander's fourth team and he pitched for two other teams before the contract ran out after the 1981 season. Doyle pitched for eight teams during his 19 year career.
- Doyle had a career high in wins with 17. He would tie his career high two more times (1984 and 1985)
- 1977 Stats: 17-11, 3.65 ERA in 34 starts
- 1977 Highlights:
- May 17 - Allowed one run in a complete game 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers.
- Sept 19 - Got his 16th win and pitched a complete game as the Rangers beat the California Angels 6-1.
- Other card blogs: 1972, 1973, 1973, 1974, 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.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
1977 Topps Baseball #254 - Doyle Alexander
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