1978 Topps #123 Manny Trillo
About Manny Trillo
Trillo and shortstop Ivan DeJesus formed the Cubs' double-play combination, and in 1978 he led National League second basemen in double plays turned. He also led them in assists in each season from 1975 through 1978. He batted .261 with 144 hits in 152 games. Card #123 is a Cubs issue.
Manny Trillo was a Venezuelan second baseman known for his strong throwing arm and his fielding. The Phillies signed him in 1968 as a catcher, and his first minor league manager, Dallas Green, moved him to the infield. Oakland took him in the 1969 Rule 5 draft and he debuted with the Athletics in 1973. Over 17 seasons with the Athletics, Cubs, Phillies, Indians, Expos, Giants and Reds he made four All-Star teams and won three Gold Gloves, in 1979, 1981 and 1982. With the 1980 Phillies he was the NLCS MVP and a member of the club's first World Series winner. In 1982 he handled 479 consecutive chances at second base without an error, a major league record at the time. He is in the Venezuelan Baseball Hall of Fame, inducted in 2007, and the Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame, added in 2020.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 178 | 27 | 105 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 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 #123 card?
It is card #123 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Manny Trillo of the Chicago Cubs.
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.
Sources: Trading Card Database, PSA CardFacts, BaseballCardPedia, Cardboard Connection, Baseball Almanac, Baseball-Reference, the SABR BioProject and the National Baseball Hall of Fame, PSA & SGC population reports. Card data compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-10-25.