1979 Topps #222 Bob Beall
About Bob Beall
Beall's last season in a Braves uniform was a brief one: he appeared in 17 games and went 2 for 15. The year before he had played 108 games and hit .243 with a home run. His rookie card is 1979 Topps #222, issued with Atlanta. He moved to the Pirates for his final three games in 1980.
Bob Beall was a switch-hitting first baseman who threw left-handed. He reached the majors with the Atlanta Braves in 1975 and finished with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1980, four big-league seasons spread over 148 games. He came from Hillsboro, Oregon, where he won a state championship as a senior in 1966 and was named Oregon player of the year. At Oregon State he captained the team, made the all-conference squad at first base and earned a mathematics degree before the Phillies took him in the 28th round of the 1970 draft. He hit .389 at Walla Walla in his first pro summer, then moved through the Phillies system and on to Richmond after a trade to Atlanta. Stops in Reading, the Dominican Republic and Mexico filled a 12-year pro career. He debuted at first base on May 12, 1975, and retired in 1981 after a stint as player-coach of the Portland Beavers, later working for Nike.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 59 | 10 | 31 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 1979 Topps #222 card?
It is card #222 of the 726-card 1979 Topps Baseball set, picturing Bob Beall of the Atlanta Braves.
Is 1979 Topps #222 a rookie card?
Yes - #222 is the 1979 Topps rookie card of Bob Beall.
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.
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