1977 Topps #13 Luis Gomez
About Luis Gomez
Gomez appeared in 32 games for the Twins in 1977, 19 of them at second base and seven at shortstop. He hit .246 with 11 RBI in 65 at-bats. His 1977 Topps card, #13, is his rookie card and carries the Twins team name.
Luis Gomez was a 5-foot-9 shortstop who played eight major league seasons for the Minnesota Twins, Toronto Blue Jays and Atlanta Braves. Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, he grew up in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles and starred at Belmont High School, where in 1969 he set school records with a .559 batting average in baseball and 2,148 total yards as a football quarterback. He played shortstop at UCLA from 1971 to 1973 and reached the majors with Minnesota on April 28, 1974. Over 609 big league games he hit .210 without a home run, while playing shortstop, second base and third base. In 1980 he set an Atlanta record with a .968 fielding percentage at shortstop and put together a run of 42 consecutive errorless games. His final game came on October 4, 1981.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 61 | 5 | 26 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| SGC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 #13 card?
It is card #13 of the 660-card 1977 Topps Baseball set, picturing Luis Gomez of the Minnesota Twins.
Is 1977 Topps #13 a rookie card?
Yes - #13 is the 1977 Topps rookie card of Luis Gomez.
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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