1978 Topps #126 Paul Moskau
About Paul Moskau
Moskau started 25 of his 26 games for Cincinnati in 1978 and picked up a save. He went 6-4 with a 3.97 ERA. He struck out 88 batters in 145 innings. His rookie card, #126 in 1978 Topps, is listed with the Reds.
Paul Moskau was a right-handed pitcher who spent five of his seven big-league seasons with the Cincinnati Reds, working both as a starter and out of the bullpen. He debuted on June 21, 1977, starting against the Philadelphia Phillies and hitting a home run; the Reds won 10-5 and he was not involved in the decision. His first win came on July 15, 1977, an 8-3 victory over the Houston Astros. His most wins in a season came in 1980, when he went 9-7 with a 4.01 ERA in 33 games. The Reds traded him to Baltimore on February 10, 1982, in a transaction completed five days later when Cincinnati received Wayne Krenchicki, and the Pirates then selected him off waivers. He went 1-3 with a 4.37 ERA for the Pirates, who released him on October 4, 1982. The Cubs picked him up, and he made eight starts for Chicago in 1983, going 3-2. His career record was 32-27 with a 4.22 ERA. He struck out 374 batters in 633 2/3 innings.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 179 | 38 | 112 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 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 #126 card?
It is card #126 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Paul Moskau of the Cincinnati Reds.
Is 1978 Topps #126 a rookie card?
Yes - #126 is the 1978 Topps rookie card of Paul Moskau.
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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