1972 Topps #288 Johnny Jeter
About Johnny Jeter
Jeter appeared in 110 games for the Padres in 1972, 91 of them in the outfield. He hit .221 with 7 home runs and 11 stolen bases. He collected 72 hits and drove in 21 runs. Card #288 is a third-series issue showing him with San Diego.
Johnny Jeter was a right-handed outfielder who played 336 major league games across six seasons, 1969 to 1974, for the Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on October 24, 1944, he attended Grambling State University and stood 6 feet 1 inch, 180 pounds. He debuted with Pittsburgh on June 14, 1969, and hit .310 in 28 games that first year. His career totals were 213 hits, including 27 doubles, 10 triples and 18 home runs. He also stole 28 bases and hit .244. His final game came September 14, 1974, with Cleveland. His son Shawn also played outfield in the majors. Johnny Jeter died on January 16, 2024.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 247 | 14 | 73 | 125 | 25 | 6 | 2 | 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 1972 Topps #288 card?
It is card #288 of the 787-card 1972 Topps Baseball set, picturing Johnny Jeter of the San Diego Padres.
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.
Sources: Trading Card Database, PSA CardFacts, BaseballCardPedia, Cardboard Connection, Baseball Almanac, Baseball-Reference, the SABR BioProject and the National Baseball Hall of Fame, PSA & SGC population reports. Card data compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-10-25.