1977 Topps #202 Tom Johnson
About Tom Johnson
Johnson had his best year in 1977, after Bill Campbell left for Boston as a free agent and Mauch told him the closer job was his. He appeared in 71 games and went 16-7 with 15 saves and a 3.13 ERA over 146 2/3 innings. He placed fourth in the AL Rolaids Fireman of the Year voting. His 1977 Topps card, #202, lists him with the Twins.
Tom Johnson was a right-handed reliever who spent his entire major league career, 1974 through 1978, with the Minnesota Twins. A St. Paul native from the Como Park neighborhood, he signed with the Twins for a $5,000 bonus in September 1969 after leading St. Paul Murray to a conference title, and worked up through Auburn, Orlando, Wisconsin Rapids, Wilson and Tacoma. He made his debut on September 10, 1974, winning a 15-inning game against the White Sox. In 129 games he went 23-14 with a 3.39 ERA and 22 saves, and 128 of those appearances came out of the bullpen. After leaving the Twins he spent a spell in the White Sox farm system at Glens Falls, and he retired in the spring of 1981, at 29. He later became a pastor in Maple Grove, Minnesota, and works with the non-profit GoodSports International, which operates in Slovakia.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 67 | 5 | 33 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 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 #202 card?
It is card #202 of the 660-card 1977 Topps Baseball set, picturing Tom Johnson of the Minnesota Twins.
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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