1978 Topps #619 Thad Bosley
About Thad Bosley
Bosley was traded on December 5, 1977, when the Angels sent him with Bobby Bonds and Richard Dotson to the White Sox for Brian Downing, Chris Knapp and Dave Frost. In Chicago he hit .269 in 66 games and stole 12 bases. His rookie card, Topps #619, still lists him with the California Angels.
Thad Bosley was a left-handed-hitting outfielder who played 14 major-league seasons, from 1977 to 1990, and became known as a pinch hitter. He debuted with the California Angels on June 29, 1977, after hitting .326 in 69 games for Salt Lake City of the Pacific Coast League. He later played for the White Sox, Brewers, Mariners, Cubs, Royals, Angels again and Rangers. In 1985 he hit .328 for the Cubs and was voted the best pinch hitter in baseball. He reached the postseason twice: with the 1981 Brewers, who lost the division series to the Yankees 3-2, and with the 1984 Cubs, who lost the NLCS to the Padres 3-2. He finished with 784 games and a .272 average. After playing he coached the Oakland Athletics from 1999 to 2002, led college programs at Bethany University and Southwestern College, and was hired as Texas Rangers hitting coach in November 2010; he was let go on June 8, 2011. He was also briefly a member of a funk group, Ballplayers, with Lenny Randle.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 151 | 6 | 101 | 35 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| SGC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 #619 card?
It is card #619 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Thad Bosley of the California Angels.
Is 1978 Topps #619 a rookie card?
Yes - #619 is the 1978 Topps rookie card of Thad Bosley.
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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