1975 Topps #38 Buddy Bell
About Buddy Bell
Born August 27, 1951, in Pittsburgh, David Gus "Buddy" Bell was the son of four-time All-Star outfielder Gus Bell, part of a family that would produce three generations of big leaguers. Cleveland drafted him in 1969, and after three seasons in the Indians' farm system he debuted on April 15, 1972, initially as an outfielder before settling in as Cleveland's regular third baseman. On this 1975 card, Bell was in his fourth full season with the Tribe; that July 5 he broke an early-season slump with a career day against Boston — a grand slam, a solo homer, and a run-scoring double for six RBIs, en route to a .271 year. Weeks later he turned down a spot as the AL's backup All-Star third baseman, telling manager Alvin Dark he hadn't earned it over players having better seasons. Bell went on to make five All-Star teams, win six straight Gold Gloves (1979-84) and a Silver Slugger (1984) with the Rangers, and retired in 1989 with a .279 average, 2,514 hits, and 201 homers across 18 seasons with the Indians, Rangers, Reds, and Astros. He later managed the Tigers, Rockies, and Royals, and sons Mike and David also reached the majors.
Sources: Wikipedia · SABR BioProject · Baseball-Reference
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 458 | 12 | 135 | 235 | 37 | 22 | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| SGC | 24 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 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 #38 card?
It is card #38 of the 660-card 1975 Topps Baseball set, picturing Buddy Bell.
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.