1977 Topps Baseball #586 - Steve Renko

• Steve Renko started the 1977 season with the Chicago Cubs. Renko underwent surgery to remove a growth on his thyroid gland and missed almost two months (late April to late June).
• On August 18 Renko was traded to the Chicago White Sox for Larry Andersen. The White Sox were in need of pitching help. Steve did his part by going 5-0 in 8 starts for the White Sox.
• 1977 Stats:
• Chicago Cubs: 2-2, 4.56 ERA in 13 games (8 starts)
• Chicago White Sox: 5-0, 3.54 ERA in 8 starts
• Total: 7-2, 4.04 ERA in 21 games (16 starts)
• 1977 Highlights:
• June 21 - Pitched three innings of scoreless relief in his first game in seven weeks to save the game for Mike Krukow. The Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 8-2.
• Aug 21 - Struck out eight batters in seven innings to pick up his first win in the American League as the White Sox beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3.
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