1978 Topps #291 Gary Ross
About Gary Ross
Ross started 12 of his 14 games for the 1977 California Angels and went 2-4. He struck out 30 batters in 58 1/3 innings with a 5.55 ERA. His final major league game came on July 8, 1977. His 1978 Topps card is #291, listed with the California Angels.
Gary Douglas Ross was a right-handed pitcher from McKeesport, Pennsylvania, who worked in the majors from 1968 to 1977. He broke in with the Chicago Cubs, and in April 1969 was part of a trade that sent him, Joe Niekro, and Frankie Libran to the expansion San Diego Padres for Dick Selma. Ross spent most of his career with San Diego through 1974 and worked chiefly in relief after his rookie season. He then closed out his playing days with the California Angels from 1975 to 1977, including a full season as a rotation starter in 1976. Over 283 career games he went 25-47 with a 3.92 ERA. He struck out 378 batters and saved seven games. He lost a club-record 11 consecutive decisions for the Padres in 1969, the expansion club's inaugural, 110-loss season.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 144 | 17 | 95 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| SGC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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 #291 card?
It is card #291 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Gary Ross of the California Angels.
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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