1977 Topps #389 Ken Kravec
About Ken Kravec
Kravec started 25 of his 26 games for the White Sox in 1977 and went 11-8. He posted a 4.10 ERA, completed six and threw one shutout. He struck out 125 in 166 2/3 innings. The #389 card is his rookie card, issued with the White Sox.
Ken Kravec was a left-handed starter who pitched for the Chicago White Sox from 1975 to 1980 and the Cubs in 1981 and 1982. A Cleveland native, he played college baseball at Ashland University and was a third-round pick (69th overall) of the White Sox in 1973. He was called up in September 1975 after posting a 14-7 record and a 2.41 ERA and being named to the Double-A Southern League all-star team. He debuted on September 4 as the starter against the Kansas City Royals, walking seven in 2 1/3 innings and taking the loss in a 7-1 defeat. He finished his career 43-56 with a 4.47 ERA. Of his 160 games, 128 were starts, and he struck out 557. He was the last pitcher to face Thurman Munson, walking him in the first inning and striking him out in the third at Comiskey Park the night before the catcher's death. When Carlton Fisk signed with Chicago in the 1980-81 offseason, he found Kravec in the No. 27 he had worn in Boston and reversed the digits to 72. The White Sox traded Kravec to the Cubs for right-hander Dennis Lamp on March 28, 1981. He later scouted for the Royals, Florida Marlins, Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 80 | 7 | 22 | 32 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| SGC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 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 #389 card?
It is card #389 of the 660-card 1977 Topps Baseball set, picturing Ken Kravec of the Chicago White Sox.
Is 1977 Topps #389 a rookie card?
Yes - #389 is the 1977 Topps rookie card of Ken Kravec.
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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