1978 Topps #173 Robin Yount
About Robin Yount
Yount reported to camp in 1978 without a contract, and on March 28 went on the disabled list with tendinitis in his feet and a sore right elbow. He left the team and considered quitting to become a professional golfer. His absence opened shortstop for Paul Molitor, who moved to second base when Yount returned. After his return he hit .293 with 71 RBI in 127 games. Topps numbered him #173, with the Brewers.
Robin Yount played all 20 of his major league seasons for the Milwaukee Brewers, first as a shortstop and then, after a shoulder problem forced him to the outfield in 1985, as a center fielder. Milwaukee drafted him third overall in 1973, one pick ahead of Dave Winfield, and he debuted on April 5, 1974, as the majors' youngest player, dubbed "the Kid" as a teenage regular. In 1982 he led the American League with 210 hits and won a Gold Glove and the first of his two Most Valuable Player awards. In that fall's World Series he hit .414 with 6 RBI, but the Brewers lost to St. Louis in seven games. His 1989 MVP came as an outfielder, which made him the third player to win the award at two positions, after Hank Greenberg and Stan Musial. On September 9, 1992, he became the 17th player to collect 3,000 hits. He retired after 1993 with 3,142 hits, 251 home runs and a .285 average. The Brewers retired his number 19 the next year. The Hall of Fame elected him in 1999, his first year of eligibility.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 3,035 | 96 | 874 | 1,133 | 349 | 228 | 207 | 147 | 1 |
| SGC | 401 | 2 | 46 | 150 | 96 | 40 | 33 | 33 | 1 |
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 #173 card?
It is card #173 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Robin Yount of the Milwaukee Brewers.
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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