1975 Topps Set Card 83/660 – #566 – Ray Burris, Cubs
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Player Name: Ray Burris
Card Number: 566
Team: Chicago Cubs
Position: Pitcher
Image Style: Posed Action
Years In The Major Leagues: 15 seasons, 1973-89
Notes From His 1975 Season: Burris had a career high in wins in 1975 with 15. He started 35 games for the Cubs while amassing 15 wins and 10 losses. He threw 238 innings during the course of the season while allowing 259 hits. He had an ERA of 4.12 while striking out 108 batters and walking 73.
Notes From Career: Burris finished his 15-year career with a 108-134 record. He appeared in 480 games, making 302 starts. Burris threw 47 complete games including 10 shutouts. He had a career ERA of 4.17 with 1,065 strikeouts. Burris appeared in just one playoff series during his career – in 1981 with the Montreal Expos.
Ray Burris went to my college. I think the only MLB player it has produced; a few minor leaguers. One day I plan on picking up some of his cards off of eBay.
Charley- A very cool link between you and the ’75 set! Nicely done.