1978 Topps #568 Tom Hutton
About Tom Hutton
Hutton was listed among the Toronto Blue Jays' Opening Day starters in 1978. He batted .254 with 9 RBI in 64 games for Toronto, and on July 20 the club sold his player rights to the Montreal Expos. He played 103 games for the two clubs that year. Card #568 in the 1978 Topps set shows him with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Thomas George Hutton, born April 20, 1946 in Los Angeles, was a left-handed first baseman-outfielder who played 12 major league seasons for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, and Montreal Expos. Highly regarded as a fielder at first base, he posted a .995 career fielding percentage. Hutton drew notice during his Phillies years for his success against Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver, batting .320 against him in 62 plate appearances with three home runs. Over 952 career games he hit .248 with 410 hits, 22 home runs and 186 RBI. After retiring as a player following the 1981 season, Hutton became a longtime broadcaster, working as a color analyst for the Expos, Yankees, Blue Jays, and for many years the Miami Marlins.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 138 | 27 | 80 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 #568 card?
It is card #568 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Tom Hutton of the Philadelphia Phillies.
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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