1977 Topps Baseball #645 - Jerry Reuss

• Jerry Reuss was the #2 starter for the Pirates in 1977. He won only ten games, down from his 14 wins from 1976.
• 1977 Stats: 10-13, 4.11 ERA in 33 starts
• 1977 Highlights:
• May 24 - Won his first game of the season by beating the New York Mets 5-2. Jerry was 0-5 before this start.
• July 21 - After starting the season 4-10, Jerry said he wanted to make a fresh start after the All Star break. Reuss pitched a six-hitter and the Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-2. Reuss was 6-3 in the second half of the season. 
• Sept 12 - Gave up a 3-run home run to Davey Johnson as the Phillies beat the Pirates 6-2. Johnson expressed satisfaction about the feat after the game. Reuss had hit Johnson with a pitch late in the 1973 season and Johnson said that it cost him an opportunity for the NL home run title. Johnson finished the 1973 season with 42 home runs and Willie Stargell won the title with 44 home runs.
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