1972 Topps #597 Jim Magnuson
About Jim Magnuson
Card #597 in the fifth series of 1972 Topps lists Jim Magnuson with the New York Yankees and is his rookie card. The White Sox had signed the Oshkosh State pitcher, and newspapers carried the news of the signing on June 15, 1966. He batted right-handed.
Jim Magnuson was a left-handed pitcher from Marinette, Wisconsin, who reached the majors with the Chicago White Sox in 1970 and pitched in the American League for parts of three seasons. He debuted on June 28, 1970, and worked 13 games that year, six of them starts. He went 1-5 with a 4.84 ERA over 44 2/3 innings. In 1971 he appeared in 15 games for Chicago, four as a starter, and went 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA. He resurfaced with the New York Yankees in 1973, working 8 games in relief with an 0-1 record and a 4.28 ERA over 27 1/3 innings. His final game came on May 27, 1973. His career line was 2-7 with a 4.59 ERA in 36 games, 10 of them starts. He struck out 40 batters in 102 innings. A University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh alumnus, he was the oldest of five children. He died in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on May 30, 1991, at age 44.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 262 | 8 | 76 | 141 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| SGC | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 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 1972 Topps #597 card?
It is card #597 of the 787-card 1972 Topps Baseball set, picturing Jim Magnuson of the New York Yankees.
Is 1972 Topps #597 a rookie card?
Yes - #597 is the 1972 Topps rookie card of Jim Magnuson.
How many cards are in the 1972 Topps Baseball set?
787 cards, tracked as 794 collectible states. Numbers run from 1 to 787 with none skipped, in six print series (#1-132, #133-263, #264-394, #395-525, #526-656 and #657-787, the high numbers); 7 cards carry catalogued print variations that the master set counts separately - four Chicago Cubs cards with yellow or green under the "C" and "S" of the team name, the #251 and #478 checklists with smaller or larger print on the front, and the #604 checklist with its copyright line aligned right or left.
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