1977 Topps #247 Chris Knapp
About Chris Knapp
Knapp pitched in five games for Triple-A Iowa Oaks in 1977. In Chicago he worked 27 games, 26 as a starter, and went 12-7. He completed four of those starts and struck out 103. His 4.80 ERA came over 146 1/3 innings. His rookie card is #247, with the White Sox.
Chris Knapp was a 6-foot-5 right-handed starting pitcher who spent his major league career with the Chicago White Sox (1975 to 1977) and the California Angels (1978 to 1980). Born in Cherry Point, North Carolina, he graduated from Central Michigan University and was the White Sox' first-round pick in the 1975 draft. He debuted on September 4, 1975, and spent most of his first two seasons in the White Sox farm system. In 122 major league games, 99 of them starts, he went 36-32. His ERA was 4.99, and he struck out 355 in 604 1/3 innings. He was sent to the minor leagues in 1981 and finished his career there in 1983.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 83 | 11 | 36 | 29 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| SGC | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 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 #247 card?
It is card #247 of the 660-card 1977 Topps Baseball set, picturing Chris Knapp of the Chicago White Sox.
Is 1977 Topps #247 a rookie card?
Yes - #247 is the 1977 Topps rookie card of Chris Knapp.
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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