1978 Topps #403 Bud Harrelson
About Bud Harrelson
Harrelson batted .178 in 107 games for the Mets in 1977. New York traded him to Philadelphia for Fred Andrews and cash on March 23, 1978. His 1978 Topps #403 still listed the Mets. With the Phillies he played 43 games at second base and 15 at shortstop.
Bud Harrelson played shortstop for the Mets, Phillies and Rangers during 16 major league seasons, including 13 with New York. A switch-hitter, he batted .236 in 1,533 games. He collected 1,120 hits and 127 stolen bases. He signed with the Mets in 1963 and learned to bat left-handed while playing for Jacksonville in 1966. After retiring, he returned to the Mets as a coach, worked in broadcasting and managed in their minor league system. He coached third base for the 1986 championship club and managed the Mets in 1990 and 1991. Harrelson later became a co-owner of the Long Island Ducks and managed their inaugural season in 2000.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 184 | 42 | 113 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| SGC | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 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 #403 card?
It is card #403 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Bud Harrelson of the New York Mets.
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.