1978 Topps #29 Bob Lacey
About Bob Lacey
Lacey debuted for Oakland on May 13, 1977, and made 64 relief appearances that season, earning 7 saves with a 3.03 ERA. He struck out 69 batters in 121 2/3 innings. His Athletics rookie card is #29 in 1978 Topps.
Bob Lacey was a left-handed relief pitcher for Oakland, Cleveland, Texas, California and San Francisco. Oakland selected him in the 10th round of the 1972 draft, and he went 13-2 in his first minor league season. Across seven major league seasons, Lacey made 284 appearances and earned 22 saves. His first major league start, for Billy Martin's Athletics near the end of 1980, was a shutout of Milwaukee. Lacey passed through the Padres in a pair of trades before pitching for Cleveland and Texas in 1981. He spent 1982 with Saltillo in the Mexican League, then returned to the majors with the Angels and Giants.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 154 | 39 | 79 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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 1978 Topps #29 card?
It is card #29 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Bob Lacey of the Oakland Athletics.
Is 1978 Topps #29 a rookie card?
Yes - #29 is the 1978 Topps rookie card of Bob Lacey.
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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