1978 Kellogg's Baseball Card Backs #52 - 54

I'm back after staying away from the computer with a sore back.  All should be good for running a marathon in two weeks.  Here are the next three Kellogg's baseball cards from the 1978 set.

#54 - Frank Tanana

Tanana and Nolan Ryan were quite a duo in the middle of the 1970s.  His arm was "overworked" at the end of the 1977 season so he missed a few starts.  He struck out over 200 hitters for the third year in a row.  

He wanted to be known as the best pitcher in baseball.

Not on the card - he played from 1973 to 1993, winning 240 games and losing 236.  I guess that rest helped him to a long career.  He won 18 games in 1978 but never surpassed 15 again. 

#53 - Bert Blyleven

Blyleven already has four one-hitters and a no-hitter.  He was second in ERA to Tanana in 1977.  

He was traded after the 1977 season to the Pirates.  Notice the Pirates logo on the back even though he's pictured on the front as a Ranger.  

Not on the card - another pitcher with a long career, he pitched from 1970 to 1992.  His career record was 287-250.  He only received Cy Young votes in four seasons - not very Hall of Fame worthy in my opinion.  

#52 - Dave Parker

Parker was a huge star in the late 1970s.  He was the 1977 NL Batting Champ.  He struggled with knee and hamstring problems in the past.

He was a three-sport star in high school.  Kellogg's added that many observers expect him to be a star for years to come.

Not on the card - all three in this post had long careers.  Parker played from 1973 to 1991.  The 1978 NL MVP received MVP votes in nine seasons.