1977 Topps #416 Chuck Hartenstein
About Chuck Hartenstein
Hartenstein's 1977 Topps #416 shows him with the Toronto Blue Jays, the expansion club that made its debut that season. He had last pitched in the majors in 1970 and spent six years in the minors before joining Toronto. He went 0-2 with a 6.59 ERA in 13 games out of the bullpen. He pitched 27 1/3 innings, and his final game came on July 26.
Charles Oscar Hartenstein, a right-handed relief pitcher out of Seguin, Texas, starred at the University of Texas before signing with the Chicago Cubs in 1964. He reached the majors in 1965 and settled in as a Cubs reliever, posting his best season in 1967 with a 9-5 record, 3.08 ERA and 10 saves. Traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates after the 1968 season, he rebounded with a career-high workload in 1969. He also pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox in 1970 before closing his playing days with the Toronto Blue Jays in 1977. Across seven seasons he made 187 relief appearances and recorded 23 saves. His career record was 17-19 with a 4.52 ERA. After retiring he coached for the Cleveland Indians and Milwaukee Brewers and later scouted for the California Angels.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 75 | 5 | 31 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 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 #416 card?
It is card #416 of the 660-card 1977 Topps Baseball set, picturing Chuck Hartenstein of the Toronto Blue Jays.
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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