1979 Topps #429 John Urrea
About John Urrea
The Cardinals used Urrea in 27 games, including 12 starts, in 1978. He struck out 61 batters in 98 2/3 innings. His 1979 Topps card, #429, again listed the Cardinals. That season he pitched in 3 major league games, making 2 starts.
John Urrea, born in Los Angeles, was a right-handed pitcher who debuted with St. Louis on April 10, 1977, and spent five major league seasons with the Cardinals and Padres. The Cardinals had selected him 14th overall in the January 1974 draft. On December 8, 1980, St. Louis sent him to San Diego in the trade that brought Rollie Fingers, Gene Tenace and Bob Shirley to the Cardinals. Urrea worked entirely in relief for the 1981 Padres, posting a 2.39 ERA in 38 appearances. He finished his major league career with 17 wins, 9 saves and a 3.74 ERA in 363 1/3 innings.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 115 | 28 | 56 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 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 #429 card?
It is card #429 of the 726-card 1979 Topps Baseball set, picturing John Urrea 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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