- This was Bert's first year in Texas after a long stint with the KC/Oakland A's. Campaneris made the AL All Star team for the final time in his career in 1977 - he walked, scored a run, and struck out.
- Campaneris led the AL in caught stealing (20) and in sacrifice hits (40)
- 1977 Stats: .254, 5 HR, 46 RBI in 150 games.
- 1977 Highlights:
- July 1 - Homered to help the Rangers beat the Texas Rangers 11-8.
- Aug 30 - Had four hits, including the 2000th hit of his career, as the Rangers beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2.
- Oct 1 - Tried for a suicide squeeze and bunted for a base hit in the 9th inning. The runner (Lew Beasley) scored, giving Texas a 6-5 win over the Oakland A's.
- Other card blogs: 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1976 Hostess, 1978, 1979, 1980,
This blog covers all things baseball in 1977. Baseball cards from that year is a main focus of the site.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
1977 Topps Baseball #373 - Bert Campaneris
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