1977 Topps #559 Alan Bannister
About Alan Bannister
Bannister became Chicago's starting shortstop in April 1977 when Bucky Dent was traded. He hit .275 with 57 RBI and led the American League with 11 sacrifice flies. His 40 errors were the most among AL shortstops. Card #559 is his rookie card.
Alan Bannister was a right-handed infielder and outfielder who played 972 major league games from 1974 to 1985 for the Phillies, White Sox, Indians, Astros and Rangers. Developed as a shortstop at Arizona State, he won a silver medal with the United States at the 1971 Pan American Games and was the Phillies' first-round pick in the January 1973 draft. He became a utility player, covering every position except pitcher and catcher. Philadelphia sent him to the White Sox with Dick Ruthven and Roy Thomas for Jim Kaat and Mike Buskey on December 10, 1975. In 1977 he played more than 100 games at a single position for the only time, and he later moved between second base and the outfield. He finished with 811 hits and a .270 average. He hit 19 home runs, drove in 288 runs and stole 108 bases. After playing he managed in the Expos system and for the Arizona League Giants, and he was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame in 2010.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 134 | 15 | 81 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 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 1977 Topps #559 card?
It is card #559 of the 660-card 1977 Topps Baseball set, picturing Alan Bannister of the Chicago White Sox.
Is 1977 Topps #559 a rookie card?
Yes - #559 is the 1977 Topps rookie card of Alan Bannister.
How many cards are in the 1977 Topps Baseball set?
660 cards, numbered 1 through 660 with none skipped and distributed 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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