1978 Topps #608 Johnny Grubb
About Johnny Grubb
Grubb's #608 card shows him with the Indians, but his 1977 in Cleveland lasted 34 games. A checked swing against Gaylord Perry broke the hamate bone in his hand and required surgery. He hit .301 with 2 home runs in 93 at-bats before the injury ended it.
Johnny Grubb was a left-handed-hitting outfielder who played 16 major league seasons, 1972 to 1987, with the Padres, Indians, Rangers and Tigers. A Richmond, Virginia native, he played at Manatee Junior College and Florida State, whose 1970 team went 49-9 and finished second at the College World Series. San Diego signed him as the 24th pick of the secondary phase in 1971. He debuted September 10, 1972, hit .311 as the Padres' 1973 center fielder and made the 1974 National League All-Star team. After trades to Cleveland and then Texas, he adjusted to the designated hitter role in the American League, and he finished his career in Detroit, where he was a member of the 1984 World Series champions. He retired with a .278 average, 99 home runs and 475 RBI in 1,424 games. In 1986 he hit .333 with 13 home runs for the Tigers.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 115 | 9 | 68 | 29 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 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 #608 card?
It is card #608 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Johnny Grubb of the Cleveland Indians.
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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