Wyatt Warms Up in Outfield by Stephen J Pollard (Loud Music Nature Lover)
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from the back of the baseball card:
"★ Hit safely in 20 of 22 games during the month of May of 1978.
★ Had distinction of hitting Grand-Slammers for his first two Homers during his minor league career.
Terry was selected to the N.L.'s squad for the 1978 All-Star Game."
from the back of the baseball card:
"Cesar stole 50-or-more bases for the 6th consecutive season in 1977. He's Astros' club record-holder for most Stolen Bases in a season and lifetime."
R.I.P. Anthony Scott (September 18, 1951 - May 26, 2024)
from the back of the baseball card:
"Obtained by the Astros from the Cardinals 6/6/81 for P Joaquin Andujar ... Was the Astros' team leader in runs last year and was 2nd on the club in stolen bases and RBI ... Became a free agent after the '81 season ... Led NL outfielders in fielding percentage in '80 when he committed just 1 error in 330 chances (.997) ... Led the Cards in stolen bases in '79 ... Had his '77 season cut short when he required surgery on his left knee ... Came up to big leagues after a big season with Denver in '76 in which he hit .311."
from the back of the baseball card:
"Jose had 15 Game-Winning RBI's during 1980 season."
"CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
1980 – Emerged as the 2nd big bonus (along with Rick Langford) from the big deal that sent Phil Garner to Pittsburgh in '77. Had his finest season by far, leading A's in HR and RBI. Finished 3rd in AL in HR and 6th overall in RBI. Tied for club lead with 11 game-winning RBI.
1979 – Bothered by knee and shoulder injuries that limited him to just 80 games in which he hit .248 with 11 HR.
1977 – In 1st full major league season, hit .240 for A's with 13 HR and 53 RBI over 118 games. Traded to Oakland, March 15, with Langford and OF Mitchell Page in six-player deal that sent 2B Garner to Pittsburgh.
1971 – Signed originally as undrafted free agent by Pirates."
R.I.P. Claudell Washington (August 31, 1954 - June 10, 2020)
from the back of the baseball card:
"In sophomore season of 1975, Claudell set Oakland records for most Hits and most Singles with 141. He led A's in Batting, Stolen Bases (40), & Triples."
R.I.P. Jesús Alou (March 24, 1942 - March 10, 2023)
from the back of the baseball card:
"★ Went 6-for-6 in game, 7-10-64.
★ Played for A's in 1973 AL Playoffs and 1973 World Series.
Jesus led PCL with 13 sacrifice hits in 1963."
from the back of the baseball card:
"★ Delivered 4 hits in one game for A's against Twins, July of 1978.
★ Made major league debut for A's against the Angels, April 8, 1978.
Dwayne led Southern League outfielders with .985 fielding percentage at Chattanooga in 1977."
