1978 Topps #660 Jason Thompson
About Jason Thompson
Another All-Star selection came in 1978, and Thompson flew out to George Foster in his only at-bat in the game. He hit .287 with 26 home runs and 96 RBI. He played 153 games for the Tigers, 151 of them at first base. His card that year was #660.
Jason Thompson was a left-handed first baseman who hit 208 home runs in 11 seasons for the Detroit Tigers, California Angels, Pittsburgh Pirates and Montreal Expos. The Dodgers drafted him in 1972, but he chose Cal State Northridge; the Tigers took him in the fourth round in 1975. He earned a reputation as one of the top fielding first basemen in the American League and led each league in total chances, in 1977 and 1984. With the Tigers he earned the nickname Roof Top for his ability to hit balls onto the right-field roof. Detroit traded him to the Angels for Al Cowens on May 27, 1980. The following spring the Angels sent him to Pittsburgh for Mickey Mahler and Ed Ott; the Pirates immediately dealt him to the Yankees, but Commissioner Bowie Kuhn voided that trade. In 1982 he was an All-Star for the third time and hit 31 home runs with 101 RBI, becoming the third player in Pirates history to reach 100 RBI and 100 walks in a season. On June 26, 1984, he hit four home runs in a doubleheader at Wrigley Field, tying Ralph Kiner's franchise record. Traded to the Expos in spring training 1986, he lost his job to rookie Andres Galarraga, and knee injuries ended his career.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 198 | 48 | 106 | 30 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 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 #660 card?
It is card #660 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Jason Thompson of the Detroit Tigers.
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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