Manufacturer: Topps
Set Size: 660 Cards
Card Size: 2-1/2” x 3-1/2”
Set Notes: The 1977 Topps baseball card set holds a large rookie lineup and while some consider it an underrated set, its clean design and bright colors have make it appealing to collectors. The fronts of the cards feature a player image outlined with a thin double black stroke. Team name is at the top in several bright color options. Player name just under the team with a pendent icon housing the players position. The all bright-white boarder/background offers a clean look and allows the bright colors to pop. The card backs are predominantly green with gray card stock. They include the player’s name, personal data, year-by-year batting statistics and cartoon.
Key Rookies From 1977 Topps: | 144 – Bruce Sutter | 265 – Mark Fidrych | 473 – Andre Dawson
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1977 Topps Rookie Card Prices
| Rookie | Card # | Raw | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Jones | 16 | $1 | - | $5 | $18 | $65 |
| Joaquin Andujar | 67 | $1 | - | - | $10 | $340 |
| Kevin Bell | 83 | 75¢ | - | $12 | $50 | - |
| Butch Hobson | 89 | $1 | $12 | $14 | $32 | $400 |
| Omar Moreno | 104 | $1 | $6 | $40 | $80 | - |
| Rick Jones | 118 | $1 | $8 | $15 | $200 | - |
| Orlando Ramirez | 131 | $1 | - | - | $16 | - |
| Jerry Mumphrey | 136 | 75¢ | - | $12 | $15 | $183 |
| Jeff Terpko | 137 | 75¢ | $5 | $12 | $20 | $80 |
| Steve Dillard | 142 | 75¢ | - | $15 | $25 | $130 |
| Bruce Sutter | 144 | $7 | $40 | $60 | $200 | $2,000 |
| Ron Jackson | 153 | 75¢ | - | $10 | $20 | - |
| Garry Templeton | 161 | $2 | $10 | $25 | $35 | $295 |
| Chuck Scrivener | 173 | $1 | - | - | $15 | $200 |
| Butch Wynegar | 175 | $1 | $7 | $11 | $30 | $272 |
| Bombo Rivera | 178 | 75¢ | - | $12 | $20 | - |
| Paul Hartzell | 179 | $2 | - | $7 | $60 | $225 |
| Bo McLaughlin | 184 | 75¢ | - | $15 | $20 | $100 |
| Jeff Newman | 204 | 75¢ | $5 | $7 | $10 | $200 |
| John Wathan | 218 | $1 | - | $20 | $50 | $265 |
| Joe Sambito | 227 | $1 | - | - | $10 | - |
| Mark Fidrych | 265 | $8 | $32 | $130 | $600 | $3,000 |
| Rick Sawyer | 268 | $1 | - | $5 | $18 | $195 |
| Jason Thompson | 291 | $1 | $12 | $30 | $185 | - |
| Gene Pentz | 308 | 75¢ | - | $15 | - | - |
| Rob Belloir | 312 | 75¢ | - | - | $12 | $75 |
| Joe Kerrigan | 341 | $1 | - | - | $30 | $192 |
| Larry Herndon | 397 | $1 | - | $20 | $25 | $280 |
| Bruce Boisclair | 399 | $1 | - | - | $20 | - |
| Eric Rasmussen | 404 | 75¢ | - | $15 | $18 | $220 |
| Rookie Pitchers – Aase / McClure / Patterson / Wehrmeister | 472 | $2 | - | $10 | $20 | $180 |
| Rookie Outfielders – Dawson / Richards / Scott / Walling | 473 | $15 | $40 | $125 | $385 | $4,300 |
| Rookie Shortstops – Bailor / Garcia / Reynolds / Taveras | 474 | $1 | - | $10 | $40 | $830 |
| Rookie Pitchers – Batton / Camp / McGregor / Sarmiento | 475 | $2 | - | $20 | $200 | $400 |
| Rookie Catchers – Alexander / Cerone / Murphy / Pasley | 476 | $10 | $70 | $130 | $330 | $3,200 |
| Rookie Infielders – Ault / Duaer / Gonzalez / Mankowski | 477 | $2 | - | $10 | $25 | $70 |
| Rookie Pitchers – Gideon / Hooten / Johnson / Lemongello | 478 | $1 | - | $10 | $25 | $130 |
| Rookie Outfielders – Asselstine / Gross / Mejias / Woods | 479 | $1 | - | $10 | $25 | $85 |
| Rookie Pitchers – Anderson / Glynn / Henderson / Terlecky | 487 | $1 | $8 | $12 | $15 | $85 |
| Rookie Outfielders – Clark / Jones / Mazzilli / Thomas | 488 | $2 | $10 | $30 | $120 | $765 |
| Rookie Pitchers – Barker / Lerch / Minton / Overy | 489 | $1 | $10 | $16 | $20 | $250 |
| Rookie Shortstops – Almon / Klutts / McMillan / Wagner | 490 | $2 | - | $10 | $30 | $140 |
| Rookie Pitchers – Dupree / Martinez / Mitchell / Sykes | 491 | $2 | $6 | $12 | $50 | $400 |
| Rookie Outfielders – Armas / Kemp / Lopez / Woods | 492 | $2 | $6 | $20 | $25 | $660 |
| Rookie Pitchers – Krukow / Otten / Wheelock / Willis | 493 | $3 | $10 | $12 | $25 | $320 |
| Rookie Infielders – Bernhardt / Champion / Gantner / Wills | 494 | $2 | $5 | $10 | $30 | $350 |
| Pete Vuckovich | 517 | $1 | - | $15 | $100 | - |
| Jim Essian | 529 | $1 | - | - | $30 | - |
| Bruce Kimm | 554 | 75¢ | - | $5 | $20 | $160 |
| Bob Randall | 578 | 75¢ | - | $10 | $25 | - |
| Dan Larson | 641 | 75¢ | - | $11 | $20 | - |
| Ron Pruitt | 654 | $1 | - | $8 | $17 | $250 |
| Mick Kelleher | 657 | $1 | - | - | $65 | - |
| Data Updated: April 2026 | ||||||
Overview of 1977 Topps Baseball Cards
The 1977 Topps baseball card set is a 660-card issue that holds a special place for many collectors, particularly those who began collecting in that era. Despite not always receiving as much “love” as some other vintage sets, it offers a lot to appreciate.
Front Design: The card fronts feature a clean design with a solid white border and a thin, double black-lined frame around the player’s photo. The team’s nickname is in italicized, capital letters at the top, with the player’s name (also in uppercase) below it. A small pennant to the right of the player’s name denotes their position. Photos utilize both action shots and posed images, with a facsimile autograph printed across them.
Back Design: The card backs are predominantly green with gray card stock. They include the player’s name, personal data, and year-by-year batting statistics. A cartoon with a biographical anecdote and a short paragraph of information about the player, team, or league are also featured.
Set Composition and Subsets: The 660-card set was released in a single series. It includes several popular subsets including League Leaders: Cards #1-8, Playoff Highlights: Cards #276-277, Turn Back the Clock: Cards #433-437, highlighting past baseball events. (This was the first appearance of the “Turn Back the Clock” subset), World Series Highlights: Cards #411-413 and Rookie Stars: Cards #472-479 and #487-494, featuring multiple players on one card.
Key Rookie Cards: The 1977 Topps set boasts a solid rookie class, including several future Hall of Famers:
- Andre Dawson (#473): Shares a card with other rookie outfielders.
- Dale Murphy (#476): Shares a card with other rookie catchers.
- Bruce Sutter (#144): Has an individual rookie card.
- Mark “The Bird” Fidrych (#265): A highly popular individual rookie card, considered by some to be the key rookie of the set due to his captivating, albeit brief, career.
- Dennis Martinez (#491)
- Jack Clark (#488)
- Garry Templeton (#161)
- Jim Gantner (#494)
Condition Sensitivity: One of the most defining characteristics of the 1977 Topps set is its condition sensitivity. Topps used a relatively fragile, “soft and mushy” paper stock that year, which makes high-grade examples quite challenging to find. Common issues include: Chipping and fraying on edges due to the thin paper stock. Print flaws smudges, smears, and blue leftover print in the borders or on the card face are prevalent. While not as severe as some earlier sets, off-centering and tilts are more common than usual.
Packaging: The cards were available in various forms:
- Wax Packs: Contained 10 cards and a stick of gum, selling for 15 cents.
- Rack Packs: Held 39 cards and did not contain gum, allowing collectors to see some of the cards.
- Cello Packs
- Vending Boxes: Contained 500 cards.
Variations and Rarities: While not extensively known for common variations, a highly coveted rarity from this era is the Reggie Jackson PROOF card. This pre-production test print is incredibly rare and considered a “white whale” by many collectors, on par with the T206 Honus Wagner in terms of desirability and mystique.
Overall, the 1977 Topps baseball card set is a classic vintage issue that, despite its condition challenges, offers a compelling mix of Hall of Fame players, key rookie cards, and interesting subsets, making it a rewarding set for collectors to pursue.
Popular Rookies From 1977 Topps Baseball
