1972 Topps #544 Ted Martinez
About Ted Martinez
In 1971 Martinez hit .288 in 38 games for the Mets. He hit one home run, had 10 RBI and stole six bases. He played 23 games at shortstop and 13 at second base. Topps #544, from the fifth series, is his Mets card.
Ted Martinez, born Teodoro Noel Martinez in Barahona, Dominican Republic, was a right-handed infielder who played nine major-league seasons between 1970 and 1979 for the New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals, Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Dodgers. He played shortstop, second base, third base and some outfield, and his busiest years were with the Mets. He was on the Mets team that won the 1973 National League pennant, on the 1975 Athletics club that won the American League West, and on the Dodgers teams that won the 1977 and 1978 pennants. He finished with a .240 average, 355 hits and seven home runs in 657 games.
Sources: Baseball-Reference
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 204 | 4 | 51 | 114 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| SGC | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 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.
Find this card
Search T206 Cards Shop 1972 Topps cards Live auctions Buy It Now on eBay Sold prices
As an eBay Partner Network affiliate, T206Cards.com may earn from qualifying purchases.
Related cards
Team card: #362 New York Mets
More New York Mets cards:
- #16 Mike Jorgensen
- #31 Cleon Jones
- #32 Cleon Jones In Action
- #53 Bud Harrelson
- #54 Bud Harrelson In Action
- #91 1971 N.L. E.R.A. Leaders
- #93 1971 N.L. Pitching Leaders
- #95 1971 N.L. Strikeout Leaders
- #105 Gary Gentry
- #127 Duffy Dyer
- #141 Mets 1972 Rookie Stars
- #163 Tug McGraw
- #164 Tug McGraw In Action
- #181 Ed Kranepool
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1972 Topps #544 card?
It is card #544 of the 787-card 1972 Topps Baseball set, picturing Ted Martinez of the New York Mets.
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.