1978 Topps #186 Bob Stanley
About Bob Stanley
Stanley earned a save in his major league debut on April 16, 1977, pitching 4 innings against Cleveland and allowing 1 earned run. His Boston rookie card followed as 1978 Topps #186. He finished 1977 with an 8-7 record in 13 starts and 28 relief appearances.
Bob Stanley used a sinking fastball in 13 seasons spent entirely with the Boston Red Sox, alternating between starting and relief assignments. Boston selected him in the first round of the January 1974 secondary draft. He developed at Elmira, Winter Haven and Bristol before reaching the majors. In 1983, he saved 33 games and earned an All-Star selection. During Game 6 of the 1986 World Series, his wild pitch allowed Kevin Mitchell to score the tying run in the tenth inning. Stanley finished his career with 637 appearances, 115 wins and 132 saves. The Red Sox inducted him into their team Hall of Fame in 2000.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 179 | 32 | 100 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 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 #186 card?
It is card #186 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Bob Stanley of the Boston Red Sox.
Is 1978 Topps #186 a rookie card?
Yes - #186 is the 1978 Topps rookie card of Bob Stanley.
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.
Sources: Trading Card Database, PSA CardFacts, BaseballCardPedia, Cardboard Connection, Baseball Almanac, Baseball-Reference, the SABR BioProject and the National Baseball Hall of Fame, PSA & SGC population reports. Card data compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-10-25.