1976 Topps #131 Bill Stein
About Bill Stein
Stein played regularly for the White Sox in 1976, splitting 58 games each at second and third base and batting .268 in 117 games. On August 17 his ninth-inning single beat Boston and scored Pat Kelly. Seattle selected him in that fall's expansion draft. His Topps #131 is a recognised rookie card.
Bill Stein was a right-handed infielder who played 14 major league seasons, 1972 to 1985, for the Cardinals, White Sox, Mariners and Rangers. He batted .396 and made the American Baseball Coaches Association All-American team at Southern Illinois, then hit his first big-league home run in his debut on September 6, 1972. Stein moved around the diamond, with time at third, second, first and the outfield, and he was also a pinch hitter. In May 1981 he set an American League record with seven consecutive pinch hits, and he finished that year at .330. He hit .310 for Texas in 1983. His career line was .267 with 44 home runs and 311 RBIs in 959 games. After playing he managed in the Mets system, at Little Falls and Columbia, and in independent ball.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 137 | 10 | 69 | 45 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| SGC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Data as of 2026-10-19. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1976 Topps #131 card?
It is card #131 of the 660-card 1976 Topps Baseball set, picturing Bill Stein of the Chicago White Sox.
Is 1976 Topps #131 a rookie card?
Yes - #131 is the 1976 Topps rookie card of Bill Stein.
How many cards are in the 1976 Topps Baseball set?
660 cards, numbered 1 through 660 with none skipped and printed in equal quantities as a single series. No card carries a catalogued print variation, so the base set and the master set are the same 660 cards.
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