Cake or gum? 1977 Tom Grieve

Last time was a 6-2 win for gum. Will this be closer?

Lots of activity behind the Oakland batting cage on these cards. Is that a pitching machine in the background of the Topps card?

Outfielder Tom Grieve played parts of nine seasons in the major leagues, mostly with the Rangers. He struggled with injuries and inconsistency, and was coming off by far his best year in '76, hitting .255 with 20 HR and 81 RBI. Overall in 670 games he hit .249 with 65 HR and 254 RBI. After retiring as a player he rejoined the Rangers in 1980 in their front office, and has worked for the team ever since. He served as general manager from 1984 to 1994, and since 1995 has been a member of the Rangers' broadcast team.