1979 Topps #613 Mike Edwards
About Mike Edwards
Edwards appeared on two Oakland cards in 1979 Topps: his rookie card, #613, and Record Breakers #201. The latter marked his two unassisted double plays on August 10, 1978, the first time an American League second baseman accomplished the feat in one game. Edwards batted .233 in 122 games for Oakland in 1979.
Mike Edwards was a right-handed-hitting second baseman for Pittsburgh and Oakland. He debuted with the Pirates in September 1977 and became Oakland's regular second baseman the following year. In 1978, he batted .273 with 27 stolen bases in 142 games. Edwards finished his four major-league seasons with 220 hits, 38 stolen bases and a .250 average. He later played for Japan's Kintetsu Buffaloes in 1983, batting .291 with 8 stolen bases in 53 games. His 46 hits that season included 6 doubles and 2 triples. Edwards and his twin brother, Marshall, had played together at Los Angeles City College and UCLA, and their brother Dave also reached the major leagues.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 48 | 3 | 22 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 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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Related cards
More Mike Edwards in this set: #201 Record Breakers
Team card: #328 Oakland A's / Jack McKeon
More Oakland Athletics cards:
- #29 Rick Langford
- #54 Dell Alston
- #78 Elias Sosa
- #163 Glenn Burke
- #191 Mike Norris
- #201 Mike Edwards
- #224 Dave Revering
- #261 Mario Guerrero
- #295 Mitchell Page
- #352 Steve Renko
- #378 Rob Picciolo
- #406 Joe Wallis
- #432 Dave Heaverlo
- #458 Jim Essian
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1979 Topps #613 card?
It is card #613 of the 726-card 1979 Topps Baseball set, picturing Mike Edwards of the Oakland Athletics.
Is 1979 Topps #613 a rookie card?
Yes - #613 is the 1979 Topps rookie card of Mike Edwards.
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.