1979 Topps #81 Roger Erickson
About Roger Erickson
In 1978, Erickson led Minnesota with 37 starts, 14 complete games and 265 2/3 innings. He finished 14-13 with a 3.96 ERA. His rookie card, 1979 Topps #81, listed him with the Twins. In his first start of 1979, he pitched nine innings of four-hit ball in Oakland.
Roger Erickson was a right-handed starter for Minnesota and the Yankees. Former Senators infielder John Schaive helped him move from Springfield College to the University of New Orleans by recommending him to coach Ron Maestri. The Twins drafted him in the third round in 1977 and sent him directly to Double-A Orlando, where he went 8-4 with a 1.98 ERA. Minnesota traded him with Butch Wynegar to the Yankees for Larry Milbourne, John Pacella and Pete Filson in 1982. Across six major-league seasons, Erickson won 35 games and struck out 365 batters. He continued pitching in the minors through 1987.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 102 | 29 | 54 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| SGC | 7 | 6 | 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 #81 card?
It is card #81 of the 726-card 1979 Topps Baseball set, picturing Roger Erickson of the Minnesota Twins.
Is 1979 Topps #81 a rookie card?
Yes - #81 is the 1979 Topps rookie card of Roger Erickson.
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.