1977 Topps Baseball #317 - Kurt Bevacqua

• Kurt Bevacqua played just about everywhere in 1977, but he only got in 39 games. The Seattle Mariners purchased Kurt from the Milwaukee Brewers in October 1976, but he was released during spring training in 1977. Bevacqua was signed by the Texas Rangers and then played in AAA Tucson until late July. Kurt put up great numbers and spent the last 9 or so weeks with the Rangers.
• 1977 Stats:
• Tucson Toros (AAA) - .352, 9 HR, 76 RBI in 94 games
• Texas Rangers - .333, 5 HR, 28 RBI in 39 games
• 1977 Highlights:
• Aug 5 - Singled home the winning run in the 11th inning as the Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3.
• Aug 17 - Sentenced to serve 10 days in jail for driving without a license. The term was to be served after the season.
• Sept 25 - Drove in three runs with a double and a single to help the Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 8-6.
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