1979 Topps #563 Roy Thomas
About Roy Thomas
Claimed by St. Louis off waivers on June 23, 1978, Thomas finished that season 1-1 with a 3.81 ERA and 3 saves. His 1979 Topps card, #563, shows him with the Cardinals. On August 7, 1979, he earned his first win as a starter against the Mets.
Roy Thomas was a 6-foot-5 right-handed pitcher for Houston, St. Louis and Seattle over 8 major league seasons. Philadelphia selected him sixth overall in the 1971 draft from Lompoc High School in California, where Roy Howell had been his teammate. Traded to the White Sox organization in December 1975, he reached the majors with Houston in 1977. With Seattle in 1985, he went 7-0 and struck out 70 batters in 93 2/3 innings, all in relief. He finished his major league career with 20 wins, 7 saves and a 3.82 ERA in 182 pitching appearances. After baseball, he taught mathematics in the Federal Way, Washington, school district.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 62 | 12 | 26 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 2 | 1 | 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 #563 card?
It is card #563 of the 726-card 1979 Topps Baseball set, picturing Roy Thomas 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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