All Cards in the 1979 Topps Regular Issue Set that have a Twins player depicted
What it says on the back of the card...
#1 1978 Batting Leaders
#27 Dave Goltz
Pitched 7-inning, 5-0, no-hit Win for Lynchburg against Burlington, 8-26-71. Tied for American League lead in Victories with 20 at Minnesota in 1977.
#41 Twins Team Card
#58 Bob Randall
Was traded for Danny Walton, 12-23-75.
#81 Roger Erickson
Fell 3 innings short of qualifying for Southern League Earned Run Average leader at Orlando in 1977. Attended Springfield College, Springfield, Illinois, and caught attention of pro scouts while pitching at University of New Orleans during Spring of 1977. Had 3.00 ERA in Florida Instructional League action, 1977.
#113 Pete Redfern
Received reported $40,000 bonus to sign with Twins in 1976. Was teammate of Twins' shortstop Roy Smalley at University of Southern California in 1973. Had an impressive 5-hitter for Twins against the Seattle Mariners, July 27, 1977.
#137 Larry Wolfe
Tied for the International League lead with 33 Doubles at Charleston in 1977. Led 3rd baseman in Putouts, Assists & Chances.
#162 Tom Johnson
Turned in sparkling 0.82 Earned Run Average in 33 innings at Sarasota in Gulf Coast League, 1971. Tied for Pacific Coast League lead in Saves with 13 at Tacoma in 1973. Led major league relievers with 16 Victories in 1977.
#193 Glenn Adams
Nothing but stats!
#219 Roy Smalley
Received reported $100,000 to sign with Texas Rangers in 1974. Led American League batters in Sacrafice Hits with 25 for Rangers and Twins in 1976. Led American League shortstops in Total Chances with 792 & DP's with 116, 1977.
#246 Darrell Jackson
Compiled a 10-4 record as senior at Arizona State University. Pitched a no-hitter in his first pro start for Orlando in April of 1978, got a "no decision" after 9 innings, his team winning in the 10th. Promoted to Twins after winning 4 of 7 decisions in minors. Made big league debut vs. Tigers, June 16, 1978.
#249 Paul Thormodsgard
Named as Outstanding Rookie of Twins in 1977. His first big league Complete Game was a 5-hitter vs. Yankees, 6-12-77. Had 5-hit, Shutout vs. Brewers, July 4, 1977.
#274 Willie Norwood
Led Carolina League outfielders with 17 Assists at Lynchburg in 1973. Tied for Carolina League lead in Double Plays by an outfielder with 3 in 1973.
#300 Rod Carew
Has played in 11 All-Star Games.
#362 Mike Cubbage
Traded by Texas Rangers to Minnesota Twins with pitcher Bill Singer, infielder Roy Smalley and pitcher Jim Gideon in exchange for pitcher Bert Blyleven and infielder Danny Thompson, 6-1-76. Attended Univ. of Virginia.
#371 Jeff Holly
Set Midwest League mark with 16 K's in game for Appelton Foxes during 1973.
#385 Dan Ford
Led Pacific Coast League outfielders with 7 Double Plays at Tucson, 1973. Traded by A's to Twins with Dennis Myers for Pat Bourque, October 23, 1974.
#405 Butch Wynegar
Led Appalachian League with .346 Batting Average at Elizabethton in 1974. Led catchers with .987 Fielding Percentage and 9 Double Plays. Topped California League with 112 RBI's and 142 Bases On Balls at Reno for 1975 season.
#431 Glenn Borgmann
Attended Miami Dade Community College and University of South Alabama. Was credited with 652 Putouts and 52 Assists for the Twins during 1974.
#449 Bombo Rivera
Led American Association with 14 Triples for the Denver Bears during 1977.
#472 Craig Kusick
Tied major league record for most times hit by pitch in extra-inning game with 3 in 11-inning contest, August 27, 1975. Led Pacific Coast League batters with 103 Bases On Balls at Tacoma in 1973.
#498 Rich Chiles
A cousin of George "Highpockets" Kelly, star first baseman for New York Giants, Cincinnati Reds and Brooklyn Dodgers, 1915-1932, and member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Led American Association with 11 Triples at Oklahoma City, 1970.
#552 Jose Morales
Drafted by A's from Giants, 12-2-68. Sold by A's to Expos, 9-18-78, sold by Expos to Twins, 3-28-78. Set mark at Montreal with 25 pinch-Hits, 1976.
#627 Gary Serum
Signed by Twins after attending club's Try-Out Camp in 1975. Was 2nd Try-Out product to make the club, following in the footsteps of Charley Walters, who accomplished the feat during 1969 camp.
#633 Rob Wilfong
His greatest baseball thrill was hitting a Homer his first official time at bat in pro ball, for Charlotte in 1972. Was Southern League All-Star, 1975.
#656 Hosken Powell
Enjoyed standout baseball career in high school and at Chipola Junior College. Was an All-Star selection in his first 2 pro seasons. His 107 Runs at Tacoma in 1977 broke club's record of 102 by Jesus Alou during the 1963 PCL season.
#676 Johnny Sutton
Traded by Rangers to Cardinals for pitcher Mike Wallace, October 22, 1976. Was drafted by Twins off Cardinals' New Orleans roster at winter meetings, 12-5-77.
#678 Geoff Zahn
Traded to Cubs with Eddie Solomon for Burt Hooton, May 2, 1975. Released by Cubs and signed by Twins as free agent, 3-18-77. Hurled no-hitter, June 30, 1968.
