1978 Topps #661 Grant Jackson
About Grant Jackson
In 1977, his first season with Pittsburgh, Jackson went 5-3 with a 3.86 ERA. He saved four games in 49 appearances. His 1978 Topps card, #661, shows him with the Pirates. The next season he pitched in 60 games, going 7-5 with a 3.26 ERA.
Grant Jackson was a left-handed pitcher who spent eighteen seasons in the majors, debuting with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1965 and finishing with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1982. Signed out of Fostoria, Ohio by Phillies scout Tony Lucadello, he earned his only All-Star selection in 1969 as a Phillies starter. After a trade to the Baltimore Orioles he became a relief specialist, going 8-0 with a 1.90 ERA in 1973. A mid-season 1976 trade sent him to the New York Yankees, and he later helped Pittsburgh win the 1979 World Series, picking up the win in Game Seven. He also pitched for the Montreal Expos and Kansas City Royals. His repertoire featured a sinking fastball, a slider, a curveball and a changeup.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 116 | 13 | 75 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 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 #661 card?
It is card #661 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Grant Jackson of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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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