1979 Topps #652 Stan Papi
About Stan Papi
Papi hit .230 in 67 games for Montreal in 1978, with appearances at shortstop and third base. His 1979 Topps rookie card, #652, listed him with the Expos. Montreal had traded him to Boston for Bill Lee on December 7, 1978; he played 50 games for the Red Sox in 1979.
Stan Papi was a utility infielder for St. Louis, Montreal, Boston and Detroit over 6 major-league seasons. Houston drafted him in the second round in 1969 and traded him to the Cardinals for Ray Busse in June 1973. He debuted with St. Louis the following April. The Cardinals sent him to Montreal for Craig Caskey in February 1975. Papi played shortstop, second base and third base in the majors; in his final season with Detroit, he appeared in 32 games at third base. He finished with 114 hits, 7 home runs and 51 RBI in 225 games.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 52 | 13 | 26 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 #652 card?
It is card #652 of the 726-card 1979 Topps Baseball set, picturing Stan Papi of the Montreal Expos.
Is 1979 Topps #652 a rookie card?
Yes - #652 is the 1979 Topps rookie card of Stan Papi.
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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