1978 Topps #590 Bobby Murcer
About Bobby Murcer
Murcer's #590 pictures him as a Chicago Cub, the club that made him its highest-paid player ever with a five-year, $1.6 million contract signed March 6, 1977. He hit 27 home runs with 89 RBI and 16 stolen bases that year, and on August 8 hit two home runs against Pittsburgh for a terminally ill fan, Scott Crull. On September 10, 1978, he went 5 for 5, the only five-hit game of his career.
Bobby Murcer was a five-time All-Star outfielder who played for the Yankees, Giants and Cubs over 17 major league seasons. Yankees scout Tom Greenwade, who had also signed Mickey Mantle, signed Murcer in June 1964. He finished his playing career with a .277 average, 1,862 hits, 252 home runs and 1,043 RBI, and won a Gold Glove in 1972. After retiring in 1983, he joined the Yankees' television broadcast team. In 1987, he also coached the club's left-handed hitters before returning to broadcasting. Away from the microphone, Murcer became part-owner and president of the Oklahoma City 89ers and chaired the Baseball Assistance Team, which provided financial help to former players and other baseball personnel.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 158 | 14 | 91 | 40 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| SGC | 6 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 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 #590 card?
It is card #590 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Bobby Murcer 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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