1976 Topps #635 Jim Fregosi
About Jim Fregosi
The Mets sold Fregosi's contract to the Texas Rangers in July 1973, and he settled in as a backup who played primarily at first base, with time at third base and as designated hitter. In 1975 he appeared in 77 games, 54 of them at first base. He hit .262 with 7 home runs and 33 RBI. Topps numbered his 1976 card #635 and listed him with the Rangers.
Jim Fregosi won 11 varsity letters at Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo before signing with the Boston Red Sox for a $20,000 bonus. The expansion Los Angeles Angels selected him after one Class-D season, and he debuted with them in September 1961. He became their regular shortstop and made six All-Star teams. On December 10, 1971, the Angels traded him to the Mets for four players: Nolan Ryan, Don Rose, Leroy Stanton and Francisco Estrada. Fregosi later played for Texas and Pittsburgh, finishing with 1,726 hits and a .265 average. As a manager, he led the Angels to their first postseason in 1979 and the Phillies to the 1993 National League pennant. He also managed the White Sox and Blue Jays. The Angels retired his number 11 in 1998.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 154 | 22 | 76 | 46 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 #635 card?
It is card #635 of the 660-card 1976 Topps Baseball set, picturing Jim Fregosi of the Texas Rangers.
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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