1975 Topps #49 Larry Dierker
About Larry Dierker
Lawrence Edward Dierker signed with the Houston Colt .45s at 17 for a $55,000 bonus after a bidding war with the Cubs, then made his major-league debut on his 18th birthday, September 22, 1964, striking out Willie Mays in his first inning of work. He spent his entire 14-year career (1964-1977) with the Colt .45s/Astros before a final season in St. Louis, and in 1969 became the franchise's first 20-game winner, going 20-13 with a 2.33 ERA and earning the first of two All-Star selections (1969, 1971). Injuries slowed him through the mid-1970s, but on July 9, 1976 he no-hit the Montreal Expos at the Astrodome for the signature moment of his playing days. Houston retired his uniform number 49 in 2002 - the same number that appears on his 1975 Topps card. Dierker went on to manage the Astros to four division titles in five seasons (1997-2001), winning NL Manager of the Year in 1998, after many years as the club's television and radio broadcaster.
Sources: Wikipedia · Baseball-Reference
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 421 | 15 | 172 | 191 | 24 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| SGC | 27 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 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 #49 card?
It is card #49 of the 660-card 1975 Topps Baseball set, picturing Larry Dierker.
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.