1977 Topps #161 Garry Templeton
About Garry Templeton
Templeton's rookie card, #161, carried the Topps All-Star Rookie cup for 1976. That year he debuted on August 9, singled in his last at-bat as Houston beat the Cardinals 13-4, and finished at .291. In 1977 he hit .322 with 200 hits and 28 stolen bases. He led the majors with 18 triples and reached the All-Star Game as a National League reserve, doubling in his only at-bat.
Garry Templeton was a switch-hitting shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres and New York Mets, playing 2,079 games from 1976 to 1991 with 2,096 hits and a .271 average. The Cardinals drafted him in the first round in 1974 and had the right-handed hitter become a switch-hitter in the Gulf Coast League because of his speed. He was a three-time All-Star and won Silver Slugger Awards in 1980 and 1984. After the 1981 season the Cardinals traded him to San Diego in a six-player deal that brought Ozzie Smith to St. Louis. A knee injury just before Opening Day in 1982 cut into his production, and he had seven knee surgeries over his career. He was the shortstop on the 1984 Padres, the first San Diego team to win a National League West title and pennant, and hit .324 in that postseason. Manager Larry Bowa made him team captain in 1987. After his playing days he managed in the Angels organization and in independent leagues, winning the 2010 Golden Baseball League championship with the Chico Outlaws. The Padres inducted him into their Hall of Fame on August 8, 2015. His cousin gave him the nickname Jumpsteady, saying he jumped more than he danced to an Aretha Franklin song.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 266 | 15 | 82 | 100 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 19 | 0 |
| SGC | 14 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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 #161 card?
It is card #161 of the 660-card 1977 Topps Baseball set, picturing Garry Templeton of the St. Louis Cardinals.
Is 1977 Topps #161 a rookie card?
Yes - #161 is the 1977 Topps rookie card of Garry Templeton.
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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