1979 Topps #676 Johnny Sutton
About Johnny Sutton
Minnesota selected Sutton from St. Louis in the Rule 5 draft on December 5, 1977. He made 17 relief appearances for the Twins in 1978, with a 3.45 ERA in 44 1/3 innings. His rookie card, 1979 Topps #676, identified him with Minnesota.
Johnny Sutton pitched for the Cardinals in 1977 and the Twins in 1978, finishing with a 3.15 ERA in 31 relief appearances. Texas selected the Dallas-born right-hander in the 3rd round of the January 1974 draft, 48th overall. The Rangers traded him to St. Louis for Mike Wallace on October 22, 1976. After his major league seasons, he pitched for Triple-A Iowa in 1979 and Ogden in 1980. His Iowa work included 19 starts and 7 complete games in 168 innings. He also pitched for Oklahoma City in 1982 and split 1983 between Chattanooga and Salt Lake.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 63 | 20 | 23 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SGC | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 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 #676 card?
It is card #676 of the 726-card 1979 Topps Baseball set, picturing Johnny Sutton of the Minnesota Twins.
Is 1979 Topps #676 a rookie card?
Yes - #676 is the 1979 Topps rookie card of Johnny Sutton.
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.