1977 Topps Baseball #453 - Pedro Garcia

• This was Pedro Garcia's last season in the majors. The Tigers released Pedro in December 1976 and he signed with the expansion Toronto Blue Jays in January 1977. The Blue Jays sent Garcia to the minors (Jersey City) on June 17, but he never played for the club. Pedro was released by Toronto on June 27. Garcia signed with the San Diego Padres on July 5 and played for the AAA Hawaii Islanders for the rest of the year.
• In late July Garcia and the Blue Jays were cited in Milwuakee County Court for failing to pay about $4,000 in taxes.
• 1977 Stats:
• Toronto Blue Jays - .208, 0 HR, 9 RBI in 41 games
• Hawaii Islanders (AAA) - .300, 10 HR, 30 RBI in 52 games
• 1977 Highlights:
• April 11 - His RBI single in the 7th inning helped the Blue Jays to a 5-3 comeback win over the Detroit Tigers.
• Aug 29 - Hit a 3-run homer to help the Islanders to a 7-4 win over the Spokane Indians.
• Other card blogs: 1974, 1975, 1976