1975 Topps #501 Bill Robinson
About Bill Robinson
Bill Robinson broke into pro ball in 1961, signing with the Milwaukee Braves out of Elizabeth Forward High School near Pittsburgh after turning down a basketball scholarship to Bradley. He debuted with the Atlanta Braves in 1966, struggled as Roger Maris's ticketed successor with the Yankees, then found his stroke with the Phillies (1972-74) before a 1975 trade sent him to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Card #501 shows him in Phillies gear for the last time -- a trade to the Pirates arrived just as the 1975 season began, too late to change the card. Robinson blossomed into Pittsburgh's "super-sub," playing four positions, batting over .300 with 21 home runs in 1976, and helping the "We Are Family" Pirates win the 1979 World Series. Fans on the road would shout his hometown nickname, "Weaser" -- its origin a genuine mystery, even to Robinson. After retiring in 1983, he became a respected coach, credited as a key mentor to Darryl Strawberry, and added two more championship rings with the 1986 Mets and 2003 Marlins.
Sources: Wikipedia · SABR BioProject · Baseball-Reference
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 331 | 11 | 105 | 162 | 31 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| SGC | 10 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-08-19. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8), and PSA's qualified grades are counted separately from the straight-grade rows shown here. The graders do not split the 1975 Topps Mini or O-Pee-Chee issues into this set.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1975 Topps #501 card?
It is card #501 of the 660-card 1975 Topps Baseball set, picturing Bill Robinson.
How many cards are in the 1975 Topps Baseball set?
660 cards, numbered 1-660, with no variations and no short prints - PSA reports the cards were printed in equal quantities. The 1975 Topps Mini and the 1975 O-Pee-Chee issues are separate products with their own checklists.
Sources: Trading Card Database, Cardboard Connection, the PSA price guide, 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 2026-08-20.