1972 Topps #246 Tom Burgmeier
About Tom Burgmeier
Burgmeier went 6-2 with nine saves and a 4.23 ERA for Kansas City in 1972. All 51 of his pitching appearances came in relief; he struck out 18 in 55 1/3 innings. He also collected four hits in 12 at-bats. Second-series Topps #246 listed him with the Royals.
Tom Burgmeier pitched in 745 major league games over 17 seasons, all but three in relief. The left-hander signed with Houston for a $10,000 bonus in 1961. After the club released him in 1964, San Jose manager Rocky Bridges recommended him to the Angels. Burgmeier reached the majors with California in 1968 and later pitched for Kansas City, Minnesota, Boston and Oakland. He made the 1980 American League All-Star team and finished that season with 24 saves and a 2.00 ERA for the Red Sox. His career ended in 1984 with a 79-55 record, a 3.23 ERA and 102 saves. Burgmeier later worked as a Royals video coordinator, coached pitchers in their farm system and served as the major league club's bullpen coach. He also coached at Bowie, Burlington and Omaha.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 243 | 11 | 65 | 130 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| SGC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1972 Topps #246 card?
It is card #246 of the 787-card 1972 Topps Baseball set, picturing Tom Burgmeier of the Kansas City Royals.
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.