1977 Topps #625 Ken Holtzman
About Ken Holtzman
Holtzman moved from Oakland to Baltimore in April 1976. The Orioles traded him to the Yankees on June 15 in a 10-player deal. Between Baltimore and New York, he finished 14-11 with a 3.65 ERA and 16 complete games in 34 starts. His Yankees card was 1977 Topps #625.
Ken Holtzman was a left-handed pitcher for the Cubs, Athletics, Orioles and Yankees during 15 major league seasons. He finished 174-150 with a 3.49 ERA. His 1,601 strikeouts came in 451 appearances. Chicago selected him in the fourth round of the 1965 draft from the University of Illinois. That summer he pitched for Treasure Valley and Wenatchee, going 8-3 with 114 strikeouts in 86 minor league innings before joining the Cubs in September. He helped Oakland win three consecutive World Series championships from 1972 through 1974. After his playing career, Holtzman worked in insurance and at the St. Louis Jewish Community Center. In 2007 he managed the Petach Tikva Pioneers in the Israel Baseball League.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 138 | 20 | 72 | 31 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| SGC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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 #625 card?
It is card #625 of the 660-card 1977 Topps Baseball set, picturing Ken Holtzman of the New York Yankees.
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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