1977 Topps #78 Bob Davis
About Bob Davis
The 1977 Padres used Davis in 48 games, 46 of them as catcher. He batted .181 with 17 hits in 94 at-bats and drove in 10 runs, and his one home run that year was the first of his career. His 1977 Topps card, #78, lists him with San Diego.
Bob Davis was a right-handed catcher who played eight seasons in the majors between 1973 and 1981, five of them with the San Diego Padres. He debuted on April 6, 1973, and played five games that year, then returned for 43 games in 1975 and hit .234 with 7 RBI. He remained with the Padres through 1978 and caught 89 games for the Toronto Blue Jays in 1980, when he set career highs with 91 games, 47 hits and 4 home runs. His last appearance came with the California Angels, a single game on September 9, 1981. He finished with a .197 average, 6 home runs and 51 RBI in 290 games. Born in Pryor, Oklahoma, on March 1, 1952, he stood 6 feet tall.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 67 | 5 | 32 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 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 #78 card?
It is card #78 of the 660-card 1977 Topps Baseball set, picturing Bob Davis of the San Diego Padres.
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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