1979 Topps #496 Barry Bonnell
About Barry Bonnell
Bonnell hit 12 home runs in 127 games in 1979. He batted .259 with 45 RBI and 47 runs scored, and stole 8 bases. He played 124 games in the outfield and one at third base. Topps #496 carries him with the Atlanta Braves.
Barry Bonnell was a right-handed outfielder who played ten seasons in the majors, with the Atlanta Braves, Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners between 1977 and 1986. He played baseball and basketball at Ohio State on a full scholarship and left college during his senior year; the Philadelphia Phillies had taken him first overall in the 1975 January secondary-phase draft. He debuted for Atlanta against Pittsburgh on May 4, 1977. His best season came with Toronto in 1983, when he hit .318 with 10 home runs and 54 RBI. Peers called him a "money hitter": he hit four grand slams and led his teams in game-winning hits nearly every year he played. He was also known for a strong, accurate throwing arm. After a trade to Seattle in 1984 he contracted Valley fever in spring training and developed pneumonia, and it took a year to recover. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he introduced Braves teammate Dale Murphy to the faith.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 112 | 14 | 68 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 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 1979 Topps #496 card?
It is card #496 of the 726-card 1979 Topps Baseball set, picturing Barry Bonnell of the Atlanta Braves.
How many cards are in the 1979 Topps Baseball set?
726 cards, numbered 1 through 726 with none skipped and issued as a single series, tracked as 727 collectible states: #369 Bump Wills comes with a Rangers or a Blue Jays team banner, and the master set counts both.
Sources: Trading Card Database, PSA, BaseballCardPedia, Cardboard Connection, Baseball Almanac, Baseball-Reference, the SABR BioProject and the National Baseball Hall of Fame, PSA & SGC population reports. Card data compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-10-25.