1976 Topps #259 Darrel Chaney
About Darrel Chaney
In 1975 Chaney backed up the infield for the World Series champion Reds, hitting .219 in 160 at-bats over 71 games. When Pete Rose moved to third base, Cincinnati had All-Stars at all four infield spots. The Reds traded him to Atlanta that December, but 1976 Topps #259 still pictures him with Cincinnati. He then played 153 games for the Braves, hit .252 and led the National League with 37 errors.
Darrel Chaney was a switch-hitting shortstop who spent 11 major-league seasons, 1969 through 1979, mostly with the Cincinnati Reds. Drafted by the Reds in the second round in 1966, he broke through with 23 home runs at Double-A Asheville in 1968 before reaching the majors the next spring. From 1970 he was mostly a utility infielder, filling in at short, second and third for the Big Red Machine teams that won three pennants and the 1975 World Series. He was traded to the Atlanta Braves in December 1975 for Mike Lum and got a full season as the Braves' regular shortstop in 1976 before returning to utility work through 1979. He finished his career with a .217 average, 14 home runs and 190 RBI in 915 games. After his playing days ended he became a Braves television and radio broadcaster alongside Ernie Johnson, Skip Caray and Pete Van Wieren, and later worked in business and as a motivational speaker.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 158 | 10 | 88 | 50 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 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 #259 card?
It is card #259 of the 660-card 1976 Topps Baseball set, picturing Darrel Chaney of the Cincinnati Reds.
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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