1975 Topps #654 Jerry Terrell
Back cartoon reads "Tommy" — should be Tommie.
About Jerry Terrell
Jerry Wayne Terrell, born July 13, 1946, in Waseca, Minnesota, grew up in Elysian and starred at Mankato State before the Twins drafted him in the 18th round in 1968. After missing 1969 to military service, he climbed through Auburn, Lynchburg, Charlotte and Tacoma, leading his leagues defensively and helping Charlotte win the 1971 Dixie Association title. Terrell debuted for Minnesota on April 14, 1973; an injury-forced everyday role yielded a .265 average, a place on the Topps All-Rookie Team, and the Twins' Rookie of the Year honor. His 1975 Topps card, #654, carries a back-cartoon misprint reading "Tommy" for "Tommie." A slick-fielding utility man who manned eight of the nine positions -- even pitching once against the Yankees in 1979 -- Terrell played for Minnesota through 1977 and Kansas City through 1980, finishing his career on the Royals' 1980 pennant-winning roster. That year he cast the lone vote against the players' strike and won the Danny Thompson Award for Christian spirit. He later scouted and managed in the minors for three organizations.
Sources: Wikipedia · SABR BioProject · Baseball-Reference
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 251 | 3 | 46 | 150 | 35 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 6 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 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 #654 card?
It is card #654 of the 660-card 1975 Topps Baseball set, picturing Jerry Terrell.
Does 1975 Topps #654 have an error?
Back cartoon reads "Tommy" — should be Tommie. It was never corrected, so there is no variation to chase - every copy of #654 reads the same way.
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.