1977 Topps #616 Tommy Sandt
About Tommy Sandt
Sandt spent the 1976 season on Oakland's roster, appearing in 41 games and batting .209 with 14 hits. He played 29 games at shortstop and 9 at second base. His rookie card was 1977 Topps #616, which shows him with the Athletics.
Tommy Sandt played in the Oakland infield before managing minor-league clubs and coaching in the majors. The Athletics drafted him in the second round in 1969. He debuted on June 29, 1975, as a defensive replacement at second base against California. Sandt joined Pittsburgh's organization as a player in 1979 and managed its farm clubs from 1982 through 1986. He earned Pacific Coast League Manager of the Year honors with Hawaii in 1984. Joining Jim Leyland's Pittsburgh staff in 1987, he later coached for Leyland in Florida and Colorado. He was the first-base coach for the Marlins' 1997 World Series championship team.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 55 | 7 | 22 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 #616 card?
It is card #616 of the 660-card 1977 Topps Baseball set, picturing Tommy Sandt of the Oakland Athletics.
Is 1977 Topps #616 a rookie card?
Yes - #616 is the 1977 Topps rookie card of Tommy Sandt.
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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