1979 Topps #232 Jimmy Sexton
About Jimmy Sexton
Houston acquired Sexton from Seattle for Leon Roberts in December 1977. In 1978 he appeared in 88 games for the Astros, batting .206 and stealing 16 bases while playing shortstop and third base. His 1979 Topps rookie card, #232, listed Houston.
Jimmy Sexton played shortstop and third base for Seattle, Houston, Oakland and St. Louis over 6 major-league seasons. He began his professional career in Pittsburgh's farm system in 1970 and led the Texas League with 48 stolen bases for Shreveport in 1975. The Pirates traded him and Craig Reynolds to Seattle for Grant Jackson in December 1976. Sexton later stole 55 bases for Triple-A Tucson in 1980 and 56 for Tacoma in 1981. With Oakland in 1982, he batted .245 with 14 RBI in 69 games. His major-league career ended with 236 games, 81 hits and 36 stolen bases; he played his final professional season at Louisville in 1984.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 58 | 7 | 32 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 #232 card?
It is card #232 of the 726-card 1979 Topps Baseball set, picturing Jimmy Sexton of the Houston Astros.
Is 1979 Topps #232 a rookie card?
Yes - #232 is the 1979 Topps rookie card of Jimmy Sexton.
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.