1978 Topps #552 Francisco Barrios
About Francisco Barrios
In 1978 Barrios made 32 starts for Chicago, completed nine of them and threw both of his career shutouts, though he finished 9-15 with a 4.05 ERA. He struck out 79 batters in 195 2/3 innings. His White Sox card is #552.
Francisco Barrios was a Mexican right-handed starter from Hermosillo who spent his entire major league career, 1974 to 1981, with the Chicago White Sox. Chicago acquired him from the Charros de Jalisco of the Mexican League for shortstop Rudy Hernandez. He joined the rotation in 1976 and on July 28 combined with Blue Moon Odom on a 2-1 no-hitter of the Oakland Athletics at the Coliseum. His most productive season came in 1977. Rotator cuff surgery on September 25, 1979 and a swollen elbow in 1981 cut into his later years, and the White Sox released him on September 1, 1981. He finished 38-38 with a 4.15 ERA and 323 strikeouts in 129 games. He was preparing to sign with Milwaukee when he died of a heart attack on April 9, 1982, at age 28.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 119 | 20 | 75 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SGC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 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 #552 card?
It is card #552 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Francisco Barrios 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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