1977 Topps Baseball #523 - Rollie Fingers

• This is one of those rare instances where players of the same team had consecutive card numbers. Topps had Rollie Fingers planned as a member of the Oakland A's, but Rollie became a free agent after the 1976 season and signed with the San Diego Padres. Topps was able to change the team name and airbrush Fingers into a San Diego uniform, but Topps didn't change any card numbers.
• This was the first time in four years that Rollie Fingers wasn't selected to the All Star Game. Rollie still led the NL in appearances (78) and in saves (35).
• 1977 Stats: 8-9, 35 saves, 2.99 ERA in 78 games.
• 1977 Highlights:
• April 12 - Set down the side in order to preserve a 4-3 win for Randy Jones against the San Francisco Giants. It was Rollie's first NL save.
• July 10 / 10 - Pitched two shutout innings and was the winning pitcher in the first game of a doubleheader against the LA Dodgers. Shut out the Dodgers in the second game to earn the save.
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