1977 Topps #256 Joe Hoerner
About Joe Hoerner
Joe Hoerner pitched for Texas in 1976, going 0-4 with a 5.14 ERA and 8 saves in relief. It was his only season with the Rangers, after stops in Kansas City and a 1975 return to Philadelphia. The 1977 Topps #256 card lists him with Texas, though he pitched that summer for the Reds.
Joe Hoerner was a left-handed sidearm relief pitcher who spent 14 major league seasons with seven clubs after signing with the Chicago White Sox in 1957. Drafted by the expansion Houston Colt .45's in the 1961 minor league draft, he endured nine years in the minors, which included heart-related blackouts on the mound, and pitched for Houston in 1963 and 1964. St. Louis claimed him from Houston in the 1965 Rule 5 draft, and from 1966 through 1969 he pitched in the Cardinals bullpen, helping the club to two National League pennants and the 1967 World Series title. He was later dealt to Philadelphia in the trade that sent Curt Flood to the Phillies, made the 1970 National League All-Star team, and closed his career with stints in Atlanta, Kansas City, Texas and Cincinnati. He appeared in 493 games, all in relief, and finished 39-34 with a 2.99 ERA and 99 saves.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 127 | 18 | 75 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 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 #256 card?
It is card #256 of the 660-card 1977 Topps Baseball set, picturing Joe Hoerner of the Texas Rangers.
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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