1978 Topps #162 Paul Thormodsgard
About Paul Thormodsgard
An 11-15 record and 4.62 ERA in 1977 preceded Thormodsgard's rookie card, 1978 Topps #162 for Minnesota. His first complete game had been a 6-1 win at Yankee Stadium, where he allowed 5 hits after holding New York hitless through 5 innings.
Paul Thormodsgard, born in San Francisco, was a right-handed starter for the Minnesota Twins from 1977 through 1979. A Banning High School graduate, he entered professional baseball in the Cincinnati organization and pitched for the Tampa Tarpons and Reno Silver Sox before reaching the majors. The Twins put "Thor" on the back of his jersey in 1977. He made 49 starts in 50 major league appearances, completing 9 games and throwing one shutout. His career totals were 12 wins, 21 losses and a 4.74 ERA, with 118 strikeouts in 285 innings.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 108 | 19 | 62 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| SGC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 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 #162 card?
It is card #162 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Paul Thormodsgard of the Minnesota Twins.
Is 1978 Topps #162 a rookie card?
Yes - #162 is the 1978 Topps rookie card of Paul Thormodsgard.
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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