- Vern Ruhle had some injury problems in 1977. He started the season with the Tigers, was put on the disabled list on May 20, then was reactivated on June 16 and optioned to AAA Evansville. Ruhle pitched in 10 games for Evansville and was recalled in September.
- 1977 Stats:
- Detroit Tigers: 3-5, 5.70 ERA in 14 games (10 starts)
- Evansville Triplets (AAA): 1-4, 6.86 ERA in 10 games (4 starts)
- 1977 Highlights:
- April 15 - Pitched 7 2/3 innings and allowed two runs to earn his first win of the year as the Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3.
- April 20 - Allowed two runs in seven innings and got his second win of the year. The Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2.
- Other card blogs: 1986, 1985, 1983, 1980, 1979, 1976, 1975
