1977 Topps #439 Gorman Thomas
About Gorman Thomas
The Brewers sent Thomas to Triple-A Spokane after spring training in 1977. He hit .322 there with 36 home runs and 114 RBI. On October 25 he was dealt to Texas to complete an earlier trade, and Milwaukee bought him back on February 8, 1978, before he played for the Rangers. Topps #439 shows the Milwaukee Brewers.
Gorman Thomas was a right-handed center fielder and power hitter who became one of the Milwaukee Brewers' most popular players. The expansion Seattle Pilots made him their first-ever draft pick in 1969, and the franchise became the Brewers before he reached the majors in 1973. He led the American League in home runs in 1979 and again in 1982, when he tied Reggie Jackson at 39. He struck out often and hit .225 for his career, with 268 home runs and 782 RBI. He made the 1981 All-Star team and played in the 1981 Division Series and in the 1982 postseason, when Milwaukee won the ALCS and lost the World Series to St. Louis in seven games. Later stops were Cleveland and Seattle, where he won The Sporting News Comeback Player of the Year award in 1985, and he finished with the Brewers in 1986. He was elected to the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 148 | 32 | 69 | 37 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| SGC | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 #439 card?
It is card #439 of the 660-card 1977 Topps Baseball set, picturing Gorman Thomas of the Milwaukee Brewers.
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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