1976 Topps #228 John Hale
About John Hale
Hale appeared in 44 games for the 1976 Dodgers, 37 of them in the outfield. He hit .154 with 8 RBI and stole 4 bases. His card #228 shows him in a Los Angeles uniform and is his recognised rookie card. A year earlier he had hit .211 with six home runs in 71 games.
John Hale was a left-handed-hitting outfielder who played in the majors from 1974 to 1979 with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Seattle Mariners. He attended Wasco Union High School in Wasco, California, then Cal State Bakersfield, and the Dodgers drafted him in the 14th round in 1971. His September 1974 call-up produced four hits in four at-bats, which set the record for most at-bats in a season at a perfect 1.000 average. One of those hits was the game-winning RBI on October 1 when Los Angeles clinched the National League West. The Toronto Blue Jays claimed him off waivers in September 1977, but he did not come to terms and signed with Seattle after the season. He played a career-high 107 games for the Mariners in 1978. His major-league career ended in 1979 with 14 home runs, 72 RBI and a .201 average. He spent two more seasons in the minors, leading Indianapolis in home runs and RBI in 1980.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 104 | 11 | 46 | 42 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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 #228 card?
It is card #228 of the 660-card 1976 Topps Baseball set, picturing John Hale of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Is 1976 Topps #228 a rookie card?
Yes - #228 is the 1976 Topps rookie card of John Hale.
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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