1974 Topps #22 Cy Acosta
About Cy Acosta
Acosta finished his last White Sox season in 1974 with a 0-3 record and a 3.74 ERA in 27 relief appearances. He saved three games and struck out 19 in 45 2/3 innings. His Topps #22 listed him with Chicago. Philadelphia purchased his contract on March 17, 1975.
Cy Acosta was a right-handed reliever from El Sabino, Sinaloa, who reached the major leagues after climbing through the Mexican minors and pitched four seasons for the Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies. He began his professional career in 1966 with the Mineros de Fresnillo of the Mexican Central League, moved up to the Charros de Jalisco in 1968, and signed with the Tucson Toros of the Pacific Coast League in 1971. He debuted for Chicago on June 4, 1972. That year he posted a 1.56 ERA with five saves in 26 games. He pitched six games for the Phillies in 1975, the last on May 5. Over 107 games, all in relief, he saved 27 and posted a 2.66 ERA. He also played 17 seasons in the Mexican League and the Mexican Pacific League. The Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame inducted him on July 17, 2005.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 133 | 5 | 35 | 72 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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 1974 Topps #22 card?
It is card #22 of the 660-card 1974 Topps Baseball set, picturing Cy Acosta of the Chicago White Sox.
How many cards are in the 1974 Topps Baseball set?
660 cards, tracked as 678 collectible states. Numbers run from 1 to 660 with none skipped, issued all at once as a single series and printed in equal quantities; 17 cards carry catalogued print variations that the master set counts separately - fourteen San Diego / "Washington Nat'l Lea." pairs (thirteen Padres player cards and the #226 team card), the three-state #599 Rookie Pitchers, the #608 Apodaco misspelling and the #654 Jesus Alou front without a position.
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