1978 Topps #530 Dave Winfield
About Dave Winfield
In 1978 the Padres made Winfield the first team captain in club history, and he was National League Player of the Month for June. When the All-Star Game came to San Diego, he urged "all the kids of San Diego" on local radio to attend, and MLB opened the practice sessions to the public for the first time. He batted .308 for his first .300 season and drove in 97 runs. Under Roger Craig the Padres posted their first winning record. Winfield is #530 in the 1978 set.
Dave Winfield was a 6-foot-6 outfielder, later a designated hitter, who played 22 major league seasons for six clubs. He finished with 3,110 hits, 465 home runs and 1,833 RBI. A 12-time All-Star, he won seven Gold Gloves and six Silver Sluggers. He entered the Hall of Fame in 2001, his first year of eligibility, as the first Padre so honored.
A pitcher and basketball forward at the University of Minnesota, he was voted most valuable player of the 1973 College World Series and was drafted that year in baseball, basketball and football. San Diego took him fourth overall and sent him directly to the majors. In December 1980 George Steinbrenner signed him to a ten-year contract that made him the game's highest-paid player, and a public feud with the owner ran through his New York years. His .340 in 1984 finished .003 behind teammate Don Mattingly for the batting title. Steinbrenner's 1985 label for him, "Mr. May," stayed with him until the 1992 World Series. Traded to the Angels in 1990, he signed with Toronto and delivered the Series-winning double in the 11th inning of Game 6. With his hometown Twins he singled off Dennis Eckersley for his 3,000th hit. He was the first active athlete to establish a charitable foundation and received the Roberto Clemente Award.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 1,657 | 27 | 338 | 636 | 273 | 147 | 110 | 126 | 0 |
| SGC | 184 | 0 | 16 | 40 | 55 | 29 | 20 | 23 | 1 |
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 #530 card?
It is card #530 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Dave Winfield of the San Diego Padres.
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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