1979 Topps #532 Buddy Schultz
About Buddy Schultz
All 62 of Schultz's pitching appearances in 1978 came from the St. Louis bullpen. He recorded 6 saves and struck out 70 batters in 83 innings. His 1979 Cardinals card was #532. In that final major league season, he appeared in 31 games and earned 3 saves.
Buddy Schultz was a left-handed relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals from 1975 through 1979. Before turning professional, he pitched for Miami University, where he struck out 26 Wright State batters on April 3, 1971, setting an NCAA record for a nine-inning game. Philadelphia had drafted him in 1968, but he kept a promise to Miami coach Bud Middaugh and attended college. He received first-team All-Mid-American Conference honors in 1970 and 1971 and honorable mention in 1972. Schultz finished his major league career 15-9 with 12 saves in 168 pitching appearances. Miami inducted him into its Athletics Hall of Fame in 2010.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 48 | 7 | 28 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 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 #532 card?
It is card #532 of the 726-card 1979 Topps Baseball set, picturing Buddy Schultz of the St. Louis Cardinals.
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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