1977 Topps #510 John Candelaria
About John Candelaria
The 1977 season was Candelaria's best: he won his last four starts to finish 20-5, the only 20-win year of his career. His 2.34 ERA was the lowest in the majors, he placed fifth in Cy Young voting and he was named to his only All-Star team. He had signed a multiyear Pirates contract in March. Topps #510 shows him with Pittsburgh.
John Candelaria was a 6-foot-7 left-handed starter who pitched 19 major league seasons (1975-1993) for eight teams. Nicknamed the Candy Man, he was born in Brooklyn, became La Salle's all-time leading basketball scorer, and signed with Pittsburgh as a second-round pick in 1972, reportedly on advice from Roberto Clemente to hold out for more money. He debuted in June 1975 and struck out 14 Reds in the NLCS that October. He won a World Series with the 1979 Pirates, then moved to the bullpen in 1985 and was traded to the Angels, later pitching for the Mets, Yankees, Expos, Twins, Blue Jays and Dodgers before finishing in Pittsburgh in 1993. He retired with 177 wins, a 3.33 ERA and 1,673 strikeouts. Recurring back pain shaped much of his career.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 96 | 3 | 29 | 45 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| SGC | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 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 #510 card?
It is card #510 of the 660-card 1977 Topps Baseball set, picturing John Candelaria of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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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