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Woods was the 1977 Blue Jays' Opening Day centerfielder, and had the franchise's first stolen base. A fine outfielder with an accurate arm, he spent most of his career with the Cubs as a defensive replacement and useful pinch hitter against lefthanders. (DB)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » October 11, 1980: In one of the most exciting and controversial games in playoff history, the Phillies tie the NLCS at two games apiece with a 10-inning 5–3 win over the Astros. In the 4th inning, Houston is deprived of an apparent triple play when the umpires rule that pitcher Vern Ruhle had trapped Garry Maddox's soft line drive. In the 6th, Houston loses a run when Gary Woods leaves the base early on Luis Pujol's would-be sacrifice ?y.