1978 Topps #361 Chris Knapp
About Chris Knapp
A December 5, 1977 trade sent Knapp, Brian Downing and Dave Frost from the White Sox to the Angels for Bobby Bonds, Richard Dotson and Thad Bosley, yet card #361 carries the White Sox. He started 29 of his 30 games for California in 1978 and went 14-8. He completed six of his starts, struck out 126 and posted a 4.21 ERA.
Chris Knapp was a 6-foot-5 right-handed starting pitcher who spent his major league career with the Chicago White Sox (1975 to 1977) and the California Angels (1978 to 1980). Born in Cherry Point, North Carolina, he graduated from Central Michigan University and was the White Sox' first-round pick in the 1975 draft. He debuted on September 4, 1975, and spent most of his first two seasons in the White Sox farm system. In 122 major league games, 99 of them starts, he went 36-32. His ERA was 4.99, and he struck out 355 in 604 1/3 innings. He was sent to the minor leagues in 1981 and finished his career there in 1983.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 89 | 9 | 46 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 #361 card?
It is card #361 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Chris Knapp of the Chicago White Sox.
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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