1976 Topps #491 Terry Crowley
About Terry Crowley
Crowley batted .268 for Cincinnati in 1975, with one home run in 71 at-bats. He went 1-for-2 in the World Series, which the Reds won over Boston in seven games. On April 7, 1976, the Reds traded him to Atlanta for Mike Thompson. His 1976 Topps #491 shows him with Cincinnati.
Terry Crowley was a left-handed hitting outfielder, first baseman and pinch hitter who played 15 seasons, 1969 to 1983, for the Orioles, Reds, Braves and Expos. He batted .250 with 42 home runs and 229 RBIs in 865 games. His 108 career pinch hits ranked 13th all-time as of 2011. He was the first designated hitter in Orioles history. Teammate Jim Palmer called him a great pinch hitter who studies pitchers, and American League managers voted him the league's best pinch hitter in 1979. A Staten Island native, he starred at Curtis High, attended Long Island University in Brooklyn and was drafted by Baltimore in the 11th round in 1966. He earned World Series rings with Baltimore in 1970 and Cincinnati in 1975. Afterward he coached hitters for the Orioles from 1985 to 1988 and 1999 to 2010 and for the Twins from 1991 to 1998. He has been inducted into the Staten Island Sports Hall of Fame.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 148 | 18 | 80 | 36 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 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 #491 card?
It is card #491 of the 660-card 1976 Topps Baseball set, picturing Terry Crowley 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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