- This was Tom Grieve's last season with the Texas Rangers. He was a backup outfielder in 1977 and after the season he was involved in that big 4-team trade that saw Bert Blyleven, Al Oliver, Jon Matlack, Willie Montanez, and a lot of other players change teams. Tom ended up with the New York Mets.
- Tom was out for five weeks in June and July after he was hit in the wrist by a pitch on June 17.
- 1977 Stats: .225, 7 HR, 30 RBI in 79 games
- 1977 Highlights:
- June 14 - Hit a 2-run homer in the Rangers' 7-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians
- July 31 - Scored the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning on Mike Hargove's single as the Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2.
- Other card blogs: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1979
This blog covers all things baseball in 1977. Baseball cards from that year is a main focus of the site.
Monday, December 17, 2012
1977 Topps Baseball #403 - Tom Grieve
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