1979 Topps #246 Darrell Jackson
About Darrell Jackson
Jackson's Minnesota rookie card, 1979 Topps #246, followed a 1978 debut season in which he made 15 starts in 19 games. He went 4-6 with a 4.48 ERA in 92 1/3 innings. His only major-league shutout came against Oakland on July 7 that year.
Minnesota left-hander Darrell Jackson pitched 5 major-league seasons after helping Arizona State win the 1977 College World Series. He had played alongside Eddie Murray and Ozzie Smith at Locke High School in Los Angeles. The Twins drafted him in 1973, but he attended Arizona State before signing after Minnesota selected him again in 1977. Jackson began his professional career with Double-A Orlando in 1978, throwing 9 hitless innings in his first start. The score remained 0-0 when Jeff Holly relieved him, and Orlando won in 12 innings. Jackson won a career-high 9 games for Minnesota in 1980. A shoulder injury limited him to 14 major-league appearances the following year.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 97 | 7 | 34 | 35 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| SGC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 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 #246 card?
It is card #246 of the 726-card 1979 Topps Baseball set, picturing Darrell Jackson of the Minnesota Twins.
Is 1979 Topps #246 a rookie card?
Yes - #246 is the 1979 Topps rookie card of Darrell Jackson.
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.