1977 Topps Baseball #261 - Phil Garner

• This was Phil Garner's first season with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Phil was traded during spring training by the Oakland A's (along with Chris Batton and Tommy Helms) to the Pirates for Tony Armas, Doug Bair, Dave Giusti, Rick Langford, Doc Medich, and Mitchell Page.
• Garner was in double figures in doubles (35), triples (10) and home runs (17) in 1977.
• 1977 Stats: .260, 17 HR, 77 RBI, 32 stolen bases
• 1977 Highlights:
• April 20 - Helped to ruin a three home run game by Montreal's Gary Carter by hitting a 2-run homer as the Pirates beat the Expos 8-6.
• July 10 - Hit a bases-loaded double and scored three runs to help the Pirates to a come from behind 12-10 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
• Sept 13 - Knocked in both runs as the Pirates beat the Phillies 2-0.
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