Manufacturer: Topps
Set: 1965 Topps Baseball ➡️
Player Name: Tug McGraw
Position/Team: Pitcher for Mets
Card #: 533
Card Size: 2-1/2” x 3-1/2”
Card Value Snapshot: Raw/Ungraded: $20 | Grade 8: $120
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Frank Edwin “Tug” McGraw Jr. was a charismatic and highly effective left-handed relief pitcher whose career spanned two decades and was highlighted by two World Series championships with two different franchises. Known for his effervescent personality and his unique “ghetto screwball.
In 1973, with the Mets struggling and seemingly out of contention, McGraw popularized the rallying cry “You Gotta Believe!” His infectious optimism and strong pitching helped spark an improbable turnaround. The Mets went from last place in August to winning the National League East division title and then the NL Pennant, before eventually losing to the Oakland Athletics in a thrilling World Series. McGraw was a vital part of the pitching staff for the “Miracle Mets” that shocked the baseball world by winning the 1969 World Series, defeating the heavily favored Baltimore Orioles.
In 1975, McGraw was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies, where he continued his success and became an even bigger legend. The 1980 World Series was the crowning achievement of his career. As the Phillies’ closer, McGraw was integral to their drive to win their first-ever World Series championship.
Notably, he is the father of country music superstar Tim McGraw. McGraw is enshrined in both the New York Mets Hall of Fame and the Philadelphia Phillies Wall of Fame.
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Pricing Data For This Rookie Card
Tracking the current market value for the 1965 Topps Tug McGraw “Rookie Stars” Card #533. Below, find updated pricing data for ungraded (raw) copies, as well as verified PSA graded sales trends collected from secondary marketplaces.
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Raw/Ungraded: $20
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Grade 7: $75
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Grade 8: $120
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Grade 9: $300
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Grade 10: -
Data Updated: April 2026
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Did You Know? After being traded to Philadelphia in December 1974, McGraw became the undisputed closer for the Phillies’ late-1970s contender. His masterpiece came in 1980: after posting a staggering 0.52 ERA over the final two months of the regular season, McGraw recorded the final out of Game 6 of the 1980 World Series—striking out Willie Wilson to deliver the Phillies their first World Series title in franchise history. His iconic jump, hands-in-the-air pose on the Veterans Stadium mound remains one of the most famous images in sports history.
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