1978 Topps #473 Bill Buckner
About Bill Buckner
Buckner batted .323 for the Cubs in 1978, with 144 hits and 5 home runs. He played first base in 105 of his 117 games and drove in 74 runs. That offseason he stayed in Chicago and used ballet techniques in his training. His 1978 Topps card was #473.
Bill Buckner was a left-handed hitter who played 22 major league seasons, from 1969 to 1990. He began as an outfielder with the Los Angeles Dodgers and then played mostly first base for the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, California Angels and Kansas City Royals. A contact hitter who rarely struck out, he won the 1980 National League batting title at .324, led the league in doubles in 1981 and 1983, and made the 1981 All-Star team. He finished with 2,715 hits, 498 doubles and a .289 average. He set a record for first basemen with 184 assists in 1985. A severe ankle injury in 1975 cost him his speed and left him dependent on elaborate pregame treatment for the rest of his career. In Game 6 of the 1986 World Series a ground ball rolled through his legs for an error, which brought years of abuse from Boston fans before they welcomed him back after the Red Sox won in 2004. He died in 2019.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 357 | 81 | 196 | 54 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| SGC | 12 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 1978 Topps #473 card?
It is card #473 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Bill Buckner of the Chicago Cubs.
How many cards are in the 1978 Topps Baseball set?
726 cards, numbered 1 through 726 with none skipped and issued as a single series, and 728 collectible states: #23 Bump Wills comes with or without a black circle, and #374 Jose Morales with or without black stitching over the red laces, so the master set counts both states of each.
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