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1976 Topps Set (Baseball)
Set Notes
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Excerpt
In 1976 Topps set of 660 standard-size cards is known for its sharp color photographs and interesting presentation of subjects. Cards were sold in ten-card wax packs 42-card rack packs as well as cello packs and other options. Team cards feature a checklist back for players on that team and show a small inset photo of the manager on the front. A 'Father and Son' series (66-70) spotlights five major leaguers whose fathers also made the 'Big Show'.
Rookies
- (98) Dennis Eckersley
- (112) Kent Tekulve
- (141) Larry Parrish
- (263) Lyman Bostock
- (317) John Candelaria
- (363) Dave Collins
- (418) Jose Morales
- (589) Pitchers: Santo Alcala, Mike Flanagan, Joe Pactwa, Pablo Torrealba
- (590) Outfielders: Henry Cruz, Chet Lemon, Ellis Valentine, Terry Whitfield
- (592) Infielders: Willie Randolph, Dave McKay, Jerry Royster, Roy Staiger
- (596) Infielders: Craig Reynolds, Lamar Johnson, Johnnie LeMaster, Jerry Manuel
- (599) Pitchers: Rob Dressler, Ron Guidry, Bob McClure, Pat Zachry
- (633) John Stearns
- (653) Mike Norris
- (657) Roy Smalley
More set notes
Only three baseball players, but some very significant non-baseball cards mark this set.
The 1988 U.S. Olympic baseball team joins rookies and traded veterans.
Focusing on more than 150 years worth of America's most famous movers and shakers.
This set consists of 792 standard-size cards. Cards were primarily issued in 17-card wax packs, 50-card rack packs and factory sets. Card fronts feature wood grain borders encasing a color photo (reminiscent of Topps classic 1962 baseball set). Subsets include Record Breakers (1-7), Turn Back The Clock (311-315), All-Star selections (595-616), and Team Leaders (scattered throughout the set). The manager cards contain a team checklist on back.
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