1978 Topps #428 Joel Youngblood
About Joel Youngblood
On June 15, 1977, St. Louis sent Youngblood to the Mets for Mike Phillips. Joe Torre retired as a player to make room for him on the active roster. Youngblood batted .244 in 95 games across the two clubs. His 1978 Topps card, #428, listed New York.
Joel Youngblood played outfield and infield during 14 major league seasons with the Reds, Cardinals, Mets, Expos and Giants. On August 4, 1982, he singled off Ferguson Jenkins for the Mets in Chicago, was traded to Montreal, and collected another hit off Steve Carlton in Philadelphia that night. He represented New York in the 1981 All-Star Game and batted .350 in 143 at-bats that season. Youngblood finished his major league career with 969 hits, 80 home runs and a .265 average. He managed the Kane County Cougars in 1992 and joined Arizona's major league staff as third-base coach in July 2010.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 143 | 28 | 76 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| SGC | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 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 #428 card?
It is card #428 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Joel Youngblood of the New York Mets.
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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