1977 Topps #243 Ron Reed
About Ron Reed
By 1977 Reed was in his second Philadelphia season, and his 1977 Topps card, #243, lists him with the Phillies. He made 60 appearances, three of them starts, and saved 15 games. He went 7-5 with a 2.75 ERA. He struck out 84 batters in 124 1/3 innings. In the NLCS against Los Angeles, he pitched five innings and struck out five.
Ron Reed pitched for Atlanta and St. Louis as a starter before moving into Philadelphia's bullpen. He had also played two NBA seasons at forward for the Detroit Pistons. At Notre Dame, he averaged 19 points and 14.3 rebounds during his college basketball career; Detroit selected him in the third round of the 1965 NBA draft. That year he also signed with the Milwaukee Braves organization. He reached the majors with Atlanta in September 1966 and pitched 19 seasons. Reed earned the save in Game 2 of the 1980 World Series as Philadelphia beat Kansas City for the championship, then appeared in three games of the 1983 Series against Baltimore. He finished his playing career with the White Sox in 1984, totaling 146 wins, 103 saves and 55 complete games. In 1990 he entered the Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 137 | 21 | 84 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 4 | 0 | 2 | 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 #243 card?
It is card #243 of the 660-card 1977 Topps Baseball set, picturing Ron Reed of the Philadelphia Phillies.
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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