1975 Topps #541 Roger Metzger
About Roger Metzger
Roger Henry Metzger, a switch-hitting shortstop out of Fredericksburg, Texas, was the Chicago Cubs' first-round pick (16th overall) in the 1969 draft out of St. Edward's University. He debuted for Chicago in 1970 before becoming Houston's regular shortstop from 1971 through 1978, prized for his slick glove and speed over his bat. He led the National League in triples twice, with 11 in 1971 and 14 in 1973, and that same season won the Gold Glove at shortstop — the first for an Astro at the position, a feat the franchise wouldn't repeat there for 48 years. His 1975 Topps card catches him the year after a frightening pregame collision with pitcher Don Wilson left him unconscious and swallowing his tongue; teammates Johnny Edwards and Doug Rader revived him, and the Astros rallied to score 18 runs that night in his honor. He closed his career with the Giants in 1980 after a table-saw accident cost him four fingertips, finishing with 972 hits and a .231 average over 11 seasons.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 291 | 14 | 92 | 143 | 21 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| SGC | 13 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-08-19. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8), and PSA's qualified grades are counted separately from the straight-grade rows shown here. 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 #541 card?
It is card #541 of the 660-card 1975 Topps Baseball set, picturing Roger Metzger.
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 2026-08-20.