Complex sentence: In 1970, he would reach career-high numbers in HRs (36) and RBI (116), but by 1975, Conigliaro would be forced to retire because of permanent damage to his eye and blindness.
Split into simpler sentences: In 1970, he reached career-high numbers in HRs (36) and RBI (116). In 1975, Conigliaro retired because of permanent damage to his eye and blindness.