- Although Steve Rogers was becoming the Montreal ace, he did not yet rate a "0" or "5" numbered card. Rogers started 40 games in 1977 but he didn't lead the NL in starts!
- Rogers finished his career with a nice 3.17 lifetime ERA.
- 1977 Stats: 17-16, 3.10 ERA in 40 starts
- 1977 Highlights:
- June 3 - Pitched a one-hit shutout as the Expos beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0. The only hit he allowed was a single up the middle by Mike Tyson in the third inning.
- July 21 - Pitched a four-hit shutout in Montreal's 4-0 win over the LA Dodgers
- Sept 28 - Won his 17th game of the year on a complete game 4-2 victory over the Cardinals.
- Other card blogs: 1974, 1975, 1976, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1985
This blog covers all things baseball in 1977. Baseball cards from that year is a main focus of the site.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
1977 Topps Baseball #316 - Steve Rogers
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hey - i just posted his 1977 opc card last week. that card has rogers with a mustache, which is the way i remember him.
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