1978 Topps #514 Rob Sperring
About Rob Sperring
Sperring changed clubs twice before the 1977 season. On February 11 the Cubs sent him with Bill Madlock to San Francisco for Bobby Murcer, Steve Ontiveros and Andy Muhlstock. He never played for the Giants, who dealt him and Willie Crawford to Houston on March 26 for Rob Andrews and cash. With the Astros he hit .186 in 58 games, mostly at shortstop and second base. His #514 card shows him as an Astro.
Rob Sperring was a right-handed infielder from San Francisco who played four major league seasons, three with the Chicago Cubs (1974 to 1976) and one with the Houston Astros (1977). Born October 10, 1949, he debuted August 11, 1974, and appeared at second base, third base and shortstop. His 1974 work was mostly at second, with eight games at short, and in 1975 he played mostly third base and second. In 208 games he collected 100 hits in 473 at-bats. He hit .211 with three home runs and 30 RBI. He played his last game on October 2, 1977.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 168 | 37 | 100 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 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 #514 card?
It is card #514 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Rob Sperring of the Houston Astros.
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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