# Jerry Garvin
When the only thing that Topps can think of saying about you on the back of your baseball card is that you hold a team record, for a team that’s only existed for 5 seasons, you’re probably not staying in the major leagues much longer.
That’s exactly how it was for Jerry Garvin, who’s final game was 27 years ago today, on September 29, 1982, after 5 years for the Blue Jays. At the time, that was the lifetime of the Blue Jays franchise. Jerry was 26 when he retired from the game, so now it’s been longer that he’s been away from the game than his entire lifespan at the time he finished.
He did have a taste of glory though, as he was the Blue Jays starter for their 1978 opener, and was clearly the team’s best pitcher in 1980 with a 2.29 ERA (189 ERA+ in 82 2/3 IP). He did well the year before, but didn’t pitch much. In 1981 his ERA crept up more than a run to 3.40, and after that he just slipped off the edge.
Anyway, according to Wikipedia, he became involved in Real Estate after his days with the Jays ended.
