1977 Topps #569 Jim Lonborg
About Jim Lonborg
Lonborg's right shoulder was finally pain free in 1976, when he won 18 games for Philadelphia with a 3.08 ERA in 222 innings. He made 32 starts and one relief appearance, recording a save. In his NLCS start against Cincinnati, he worked 5 1/3 innings and took the loss. His Phillies card is #569.
Jim Lonborg studied biology at Stanford and played summer baseball on teams sponsored by the Orioles before signing with Boston for $25,000 in 1963. His father taught agriculture, and Lonborg originally hoped to become a surgeon. Nicknamed Gentleman Jim for his quiet, friendly manner, he became the first Red Sox pitcher to win a Cy Young Award. In the 1967 World Series he threw a one-hit shutout in Game 2 and a three-hit complete game in Game 5 before losing the deciding game on two days of rest. His major league career lasted 15 seasons, continuing with Milwaukee and Philadelphia, and ended with 157 victories. After baseball, he graduated from Tufts dental school in 1983 and practiced in Hanover, Massachusetts. The Red Sox inducted him into their Hall of Fame in 2002.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 72 | 6 | 36 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SGC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 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 #569 card?
It is card #569 of the 660-card 1977 Topps Baseball set, picturing Jim Lonborg of the Philadelphia Phillies.
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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