1977 Topps Baseball #266 - Derrel Thomas

• Derrel Thomas was able to play many positions, which made him a good person to have around. In 1977 Thomas played six different positions (CF, LF, 2B, SS, 3B, and 1B).
• I've always had trouble spelling his first name. I've misspelled it at least three times while writing this entry and doing searches on him.
• When did Candlestick Park go back to real grass?
• 1977 Stats: .267, 8 HR, 44 RBI
• 1977 Highlights:
• Aug 15 - Homered and scored twice to help the Giants beat the LA Dodgers 6-3.
• Sept 18 - Scored the winning run on a hit by Willie McCovey in the bottom of the 9th inning on "Willie McCovey Day" at Candlestick Park. The Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2.
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