{"product_id":"1981-pat-zachry-baseball-card-topps-no-224","title":"1981 Pat Zachry Baseball Card Topps No 224","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1981 Pat Zachry Baseball Card Topps No 224\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e in Excellent condition, see photos. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-24 citation-end-24\"\u003ePat Zachry made an immediate splash in Major League Baseball, putting together one of the most memorable debut seasons for a modern pitcher.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-23 citation-end-23\"\u003eEntering the majors with the dominant \"Big Red Machine\" in 1976, the lanky, 6-foot-5 right-hander posted a stellar 14–7 record with a .274 ERA, earning a share of the National League Rookie of the Year honors.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e He capped off his historic first year by securing critical postseason victories, including a Game 3 win in the World Series to help Cincinnati sweep the New York Yankees. \u003cspan class=\"citation-22 citation-end-22\"\u003eIn 1977, Zachry became a central figure in one of baseball's most infamous transactions—the \"Midnight Massacre\" trade that sent legendary ace Tom Seaver to the Reds and brought Zachry to the New York Mets.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-21 citation-end-21\"\u003eThough shadowed by the high expectations of replacing Seaver, Zachry proved his talent by earning an NL All-Star selection with the Mets in 1978.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-20 citation-end-20\"\u003eA fiery competitor whose later career was often hampered by injuries, he adapted by transitioning to the bullpen, ultimately playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies before wrapping up his 10-year major league career in 1985 with 69 career wins and a lifetime 3.52 ERA.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EvoRelic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49486823784586,"sku":"4233105608","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/2126\/9130\/files\/1981PatZacheryBaseballCardToppsNo224.jpg?v=1780393045","url":"https:\/\/evorelic.com\/products\/1981-pat-zachry-baseball-card-topps-no-224","provider":"EvoRelic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}