1978 Topps #597 Steve Dillard
About Steve Dillard
When Boston acquired Jerry Remy in December 1977, Dillard called Haywood Sullivan and said he would not mind being traded. On January 30, 1978, he went to Detroit for two minor leaguers and cash. He platooned with Lou Whitaker for about a month, then played much less, and hit .223 in 56 games. His #597 card still carries the Red Sox.
Steve Dillard was a right-handed reserve infielder, mostly a second baseman, who played eight seasons for the Red Sox, Tigers, Cubs and White Sox between 1975 and 1982. Born in Memphis and raised in Saltillo, Mississippi, he turned down the Padres as a 13th-round pick in 1970 for a scholarship to Ole Miss, and Boston took him in the second round in 1972. Shoulder surgeries cost him some arm strength, and the Red Sox moved him from shortstop to second base. He debuted on September 28, 1975, with two hits, two runs and a stolen base. He finished with a .243 average, 13 home runs and 102 RBIs. The Cubs released him on December 17, 1981, and his 1982 season ended with 16 games for the White Sox. He then managed in the minors for the White Sox, Astros and Cardinals organizations, finishing at Quad Cities in 2008 and 2009. His son Tim pitched in relief for Milwaukee.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 85 | 5 | 35 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| SGC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 #597 card?
It is card #597 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Steve Dillard of the Boston Red Sox.
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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