1976 Topps #551 Jerry DaVanon
About Jerry DaVanon
Jerry DaVanon began 1975 in the minors after the Astros bought his contract before Opening Day, and Houston called him up on August 1 when shortstop Roger Metzger was injured. He batted .278 in 32 games, including a home run on August 11 off the Cardinals' Harry Parker, his first in the majors since 1969. Card #551 in 1976 Topps shows him with the Astros.
Jerry DaVanon was a utility infielder who played parts of eight major league seasons with the San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals, Baltimore Orioles, California Angels, and Houston Astros. A product of Hoover High School in San Diego, he played at San Diego City College, San Diego Mesa College, and Westmont College before the Cardinals drafted him in a 1966 special-phase draft. He reached the majors with the expansion Padres, who had him on their first Opening Day roster in 1969. He played for five major league clubs, with the Cardinals acquiring him by trade three separate times, and settled in as a reserve who filled in at shortstop, second base, and third base. His best season came in 1976 with Houston, when he batted .290 with 20 RBI in 61 games while spelling Roger Metzger and Rob Andrews. He finished with a .234 career average over 262 games. After his release in 1977, he retired and made his home in Houston. He is the father of former big-league outfielder Jeff DaVanon.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 154 | 13 | 92 | 43 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 #551 card?
It is card #551 of the 660-card 1976 Topps Baseball set, picturing Jerry DaVanon of the Houston Astros.
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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