1978 Topps #387 Ken Holtzman
About Ken Holtzman
Holtzman made 18 appearances for the Yankees in 1977, going 2-3 with a 5.78 ERA. He struck out 14 batters in 71 2/3 innings. New York remained his team on 1978 Topps #387. On June 10, 1978, the Yankees traded him to the Cubs for pitcher Ron Davis.
Ken Holtzman was a left-handed pitcher for the Cubs, Athletics, Orioles and Yankees during 15 major league seasons. He finished 174-150 with a 3.49 ERA. His 1,601 strikeouts came in 451 appearances. Chicago selected him in the fourth round of the 1965 draft from the University of Illinois. That summer he pitched for Treasure Valley and Wenatchee, going 8-3 with 114 strikeouts in 86 minor league innings before joining the Cubs in September. He helped Oakland win three consecutive World Series championships from 1972 through 1974. After his playing career, Holtzman worked in insurance and at the St. Louis Jewish Community Center. In 2007 he managed the Petach Tikva Pioneers in the Israel Baseball League.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 270 | 48 | 158 | 38 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| SGC | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 #387 card?
It is card #387 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Ken Holtzman of the New York Yankees.
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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