1970 Topps #272 Hector Torres
About Hector Torres
Torres reached Houston through two trades. San Francisco sent him to the California Angels for Dave Marshall on April 6, 1966, and on November 27, 1967 the Angels sent him to the Astros to complete a deal in which Houston had sent Jim Weaver to California. In 1969 he collected 11 hits in 69 at-bats and played shortstop in 22 games. His #272 in the third series of 1970 Topps lists the Astros.
Hector Epitacio Torres Marroquin, born September 16, 1945 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, was a shortstop who played nine major league seasons between 1968 and 1977. Signed by the San Francisco Giants as an amateur free agent in 1962, he reached the majors with the Houston Astros. He then played for the Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos, Houston again and the San Diego Padres before finishing his career with the Toronto Blue Jays in 1977, when he was the club's first-ever opening day shortstop. He hit the first grand slam in Blue Jays history, off Ron Guidry, on June 27, 1977. Over his career he batted .216 with 18 home runs and 115 RBI, playing mostly shortstop with time at second and third base. After retiring as a player he managed in the minor leagues and in the Mexican League, including a league title with the Florence Blue Jays in 1985.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 115 | 2 | 19 | 68 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Data as of 2026-10-19. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1970 Topps #272 card?
It is card #272 of the 720-card 1970 Topps Baseball set, picturing Hector Torres of the Houston Astros.
How many cards are in the 1970 Topps Baseball set?
720 cards, tracked as 726 collectible states. Numbers run from 1 to 720 with none skipped, issued in seven series - #1-132, #133-263, #264-372, #373-459, #460-546, #547-633 and the high numbers, #634-720; 6 cards, all of them checklists, carry catalogued print variations that the master set counts separately.
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