1978 Topps #365 Ed Figueroa
About Ed Figueroa
In 1977 Figueroa agreed to a four-year, $500,000 contract after asking for five years and $2 million. In Game 4 of that year's ALCS, Billy Martin pulled him in the fourth inning after the Yankees gave him a 4-0 lead. Martin then passed him over in the World Series, believing nerve damage in his right index finger had not healed. Figueroa considered leaving the team early, later calling the rumors that he had jumped a misunderstanding. His 1978 Topps card is #365, with the New York Yankees.
Ed Figueroa was a right-handed starter from Ciales, Puerto Rico, and the only Puerto Rican pitcher to win 20 games in a major league season. Signed by the Mets in 1966, he hurt his arm in 1968, was released, and served in the Marine Corps, including time in Vietnam. He signed with the Giants in 1970, came to the Angels in a July 1973 trade, and debuted on April 9, 1974. After going 16-13 with a 2.91 ERA in 1975, he was sent to the Yankees with Mickey Rivers for Bobby Bonds on December 11, 1975. He led the Yankees with 19 wins in 1976 and finished fourth in the American League Cy Young voting, then won 16 in 1977 and 20 in 1978 for back-to-back champions. Elbow trouble ended his run: he went to Texas in 1980 and made his last appearances for Oakland in 1981, finishing 80-67 with a 3.51 ERA.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 187 | 23 | 103 | 45 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| SGC | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 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 #365 card?
It is card #365 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Ed Figueroa of the New York Yankees.
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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