1978 Topps #303 Sam Hinds
About Sam Hinds
Hinds's longest major-league outing came against the Yankees on July 21, 1977, when he allowed 2 hits in 7 1/3 relief innings in the second game of a doubleheader. His rookie card, 1978 Topps #303, placed him with Milwaukee after a season of 29 appearances, including 1 start, and a 4.73 ERA.
Sam Hinds was a 6-foot-6 right-handed pitcher whose major-league career was spent with the Milwaukee Brewers. St. Louis selected him in the 35th round of the 1971 draft. He attended Broward Junior College before signing with Milwaukee as a free agent in 1974. Hinds reached the majors on May 21, 1977, pitching 5 1/3 innings in relief against Boston. He struck out 46 batters in 72 1/3 innings and earned 2 saves during his only MLB season. His final big-league appearance came against Kansas City on September 4, 1977; he continued in the minor leagues through 1979.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 210 | 74 | 110 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 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 #303 card?
It is card #303 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Sam Hinds of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Is 1978 Topps #303 a rookie card?
Yes - #303 is the 1978 Topps rookie card of Sam Hinds.
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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