1975 Topps #241 Dick Tidrow
About Dick Tidrow
Dick Tidrow broke in with Cleveland in 1972, going 14-15 with a 2.77 ERA as a rookie starter highlighted by three shutouts, including back-to-back 1-0 blankings in late July. The next season he beat Oakland on a two-hitter, outdueling Rollie Fingers. Traded to the Yankees in April 1974 in the deal nicknamed the "Friday Night Massacre," which also brought Chris Chambliss to New York, Tidrow was shifted to the bullpen by manager Bill Virdon and became one of the American League's steadiest setup men. His 1975 Topps card catches him fresh off a season in which he and Sparky Lyle anchored the Yankees' pen, Tidrow posting a 3.12 ERA over 37 relief outings. Nicknamed "Dirt" for his perpetually unkempt uniform and appearance, he helped New York win back-to-back World Series titles in 1977 and 1978. Tidrow pitched 13 big-league seasons for five clubs, finishing 100-94 with 975 strikeouts before retiring in 1984. He went on to far greater influence as a Giants front-office executive, where alongside GM Brian Sabean he built the scouting and player-development machine behind San Francisco's 2010, 2012, and 2014 championship teams.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 288 | 5 | 57 | 136 | 62 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| SGC | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 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 #241 card?
It is card #241 of the 660-card 1975 Topps Baseball set, picturing Dick Tidrow.
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.