1977 Topps #394 Bill Laxton
About Bill Laxton
Seattle took Laxton from Detroit in the 1976 expansion draft, and his rookie card, 1977 Topps #394, carried the Mariners name. On April 8, 1977, he earned his first major-league win and Seattle's first victory. He pitched the ninth inning before the Mariners scored twice to beat California, 7-6.
Bill Laxton was a left-handed pitcher for the Phillies, Padres, Tigers, Mariners and Indians in five major-league seasons. Pittsburgh selected him in the seventh round of the 1966 draft. In December 1967, the Pirates sent him, Harold Clem, Woodie Fryman and Don Money to Philadelphia for Jim Bunning. Laxton debuted with the Phillies in 1970, and San Diego took him in the ensuing Rule 5 draft. After signing with the Mets, he was traded with Rusty Staub to Detroit for Mickey Lolich and Billy Baldwin in December 1975. His career totaled 121 games and 189 strikeouts in 243 1/3 innings.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 145 | 19 | 76 | 45 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 5 | 0 | 4 | 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 #394 card?
It is card #394 of the 660-card 1977 Topps Baseball set, picturing Bill Laxton of the Seattle Mariners.
Is 1977 Topps #394 a rookie card?
Yes - #394 is the 1977 Topps rookie card of Bill Laxton.
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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