Playing career, in brief: Rau was a key part of the Dodger teams that won three pennants in the 1970s. From 1972 to 1979 he went 81-60 with a 3.35 ERA. A rotator cuff injury in 1979 effectively ended his career. He only pitched in three more games after that, in a failed comeback with the Angels in 1981.
Post-playing career, in brief: After his playing career he returned to Houston where he co-founded a small business lender called Crown Financial. He appears to now be retired.
My collection: I have 17 of his cards, from 1973 to 1981. I would be interested in trading for 1978 SSPC 270 #78.
I saw Rau pitch a few times in person. He had some good seasons but may be best known for being the pitcher Tommy lasorda pulled during a recorded World Series mound visit.
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