1975 Topps #274 Vicente Romo
Birthdate reads 5-21-43 — should be 4-12-43.
About Vicente Romo
Vicente Romo Navarro was a hard-throwing Mexican right-hander whose card lists a 5-21-43 birthdate in error — he was actually born April 12, 1943, in Santa Rosalía, Baja California Sur. Nicknamed "Huevo" (Egg) for the shape of his face atop a skinny frame, he broke into pro ball with Guaymas in winter 1961-62 before Cleveland purchased his contract from the Mexico City Tigers in 1964. Drafted by the Dodgers in the November 1967 Rule 5 draft, he reached the majors in 1968 and spent parts of eight seasons (1968-74, 1982) — mostly in relief — with the Dodgers, Indians, Red Sox, White Sox and Padres, going 32-33 with a 3.36 ERA and 52 saves. Traded to San Diego before 1973, he became the Padres' first Mexican-born player and led the club in saves in 1974 before his release that spring. Back home, "Huevo" became a Mexican League legend — 182 wins and a 2.49 ERA over 16 summer seasons, plus the Mexican Pacific League's all-time records for wins, strikeouts and ERA in winter ball — a legacy marked by the annual Vicente Romo Trophy for its top pitcher and his 1992 induction into the Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame.
Sources: Wikipedia · SABR BioProject · Baseball-Reference
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 463 | 14 | 171 | 245 | 23 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| SGC | 18 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 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 #274 card?
It is card #274 of the 660-card 1975 Topps Baseball set, picturing Vicente Romo.
Does 1975 Topps #274 have an error?
Birthdate reads 5-21-43 — should be 4-12-43. It was never corrected, so there is no variation to chase - every copy of #274 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.