1979 Topps #72 Steve Mingori
About Steve Mingori
Mingori struck out 28 batters in 69 innings for Kansas City in 1978. His Royals card followed as 1979 Topps #72. In 1979 he made his first start since 1973, and his last major league appearance came on September 2.
Steve Mingori was a left-handed relief pitcher who spent ten seasons in the majors with the Cleveland Indians and Kansas City Royals. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, he signed with the Cincinnati Reds in 1965 and worked five years in their minor league system before a trade sent him to Cleveland ahead of the 1970 season. He debuted on August 5, 1970, and posted a 1.43 ERA in 54 games the following year despite missing much of the season after breaking his jaw. In June 1973 the Royals traded for him, in part because he was a Kansas City native, and he pitched in relief for them through 1979, working at least 30 games in each of his final three seasons. He finished his career 18-33 with a 3.03 ERA and 42 saves across 385 games, almost all in relief, and pitched in three straight ALCS losses to the Yankees from 1976 to 1978.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 69 | 14 | 30 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 #72 card?
It is card #72 of the 726-card 1979 Topps Baseball set, picturing Steve Mingori of the Kansas City Royals.
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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