1975 Topps #27 Ken Reitz
About Ken Reitz
Ken Reitz's 1975 Topps card (#27) arrives in the season that crowned his defensive game: after leading National League third basemen in fielding percentage in 1973 and 1974, the righty claimed the 1975 NL Gold Glove, ending Doug Rader's streak of five consecutive wins at the position. Drafted by St. Louis in the 31st round of the 1969 draft out of Daly City, California, Reitz debuted in 1972 and took over as the Cardinals' starting third baseman the following year when Joe Torre shifted back to first base. On Busch Stadium's artificial turf, he earned the nickname "Zamboni" for how cleanly he scooped up ground balls. Reitz went on to lead NL third basemen in fielding percentage six times overall and retired with the highest career fielding percentage of any National League third baseman. He started the 1980 All-Star Game while playing for the Cardinals, Giants, Cubs, and Pirates across an 11-year career (1972-1982). He died in 2021 at age 69.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 258 | 2 | 43 | 140 | 47 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| SGC | 10 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 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 #27 card?
It is card #27 of the 660-card 1975 Topps Baseball set, picturing Ken Reitz.
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.