About Art Gardner Memorabilia & Collectibles
About Art Gardner:
Art Gardner (full name: Arthur Junior Gardner; no nicknames) played pinch hitter and outfielder from 1975 until 1978 for the Houston Astros and San Francisco Giants. He played for the Astros from 1975 - 1977 and Giants in 1978. Over 3 seasons, he played 86 games, hit 0 home runs, drove in 12 runs, and stole 1 bases. Born on September 21, 1952 in Madden, MS, Gardner stands 5' 11" and weighs 175 lb. He attended South Lake (Garden Grove, CA) high school and was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 2nd round of the 1971 amateur draft. His debut was on September 2, 1975 and he played his final game on September 17, 1978. Common misspellings of his name include Arthur Art arturo Junior Gardner.