- This was the second of five fantastic years for J.R. Richard (including his shortened 1980 season). This is the only year of the five in which Richard didn't get Cy Young Award or All Star consideration.
- 1977 Stats: 18-12, 2.97 ERA in 36 starts
- 1977 Highlights:
- July 11 - Pitched a five-hit shutout against the Cincinnati Reds. On his next start on July 16 J.R. would shut the Reds out again. Richard was 4-1 against the Reds in 1977.
- Aug 27 - Pitched a three hit shutout as the Astros beat the Montreal Expos 4-0. Richard gave up no walks and struck out seven batters.
- Other card blogs: 1975, 1976, 1979, 1980, 1980, 1980, 1982
This blog covers all things baseball in 1977. Baseball cards from that year is a main focus of the site.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
1977 Topps Baseball #260 - J.R. Richard
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