1975 Topps #435 Dave Nelson
About Dave Nelson
Dave Nelson broke in with the Cleveland Indians in 1968 after three straight minor-league seasons leading his league in stolen bases, making that year's Topps Rookie All-Star team. Traded to the Washington Senators in 1970, he moved with the franchise to Texas in 1972 and became the Rangers' table-setter, stealing 51 bases that season. His finest year came in 1973: a .286 average, 43 stolen bases, and his only All-Star Game selection — an honor he called his greatest thrill in baseball. On August 30, 1974, he stole second, third, and home in the same inning. Card #435 catches him mid-Rangers run, shortly before an ankle injury limited him to 10 starts in 1975. Dealt to Kansas City for pitcher Nelson Briles that winter, he pinch-hit in the 1976 ALCS before retiring in 1977. Nelson went on to a long second career as a coach and broadcaster, most notably with the Milwaukee Brewers, and died in 2018 at age 73.
Sources: Wikipedia · SABR BioProject · Baseball-Reference
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 280 | 3 | 42 | 152 | 60 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| SGC | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-08-19. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted. 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 #435 card?
It is card #435 of the 660-card 1975 Topps Baseball set, picturing Dave Nelson.
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 2026-10-05.