1979 Topps #361 Tom Dixon
About Tom Dixon
Houston used Dixon in 30 games in 1978, including 19 starts. He won 7 games, pitched 2 shutouts and recorded a 3.99 ERA in 140 innings. His Astros rookie card was 1979 Topps #361. He made 19 appearances for Houston in 1979, starting once.
Thomas Earl Dixon was a right-handed pitcher for Houston and Montreal, born April 23, 1955, in Orlando, Florida. A William R. Boone High School player, he was drafted in the 18th round in 1973. He made his major league debut on July 30, 1977, and worked nine games for the Astros that season, four of them starts. After three seasons with Houston, he made four relief appearances for the Montreal Expos in 1983, the last on September 23. He started 24 of his 62 major league games and totaled 199 2/3 innings and 94 strikeouts.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 58 | 5 | 23 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| SGC | 1 | 0 | 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 #361 card?
It is card #361 of the 726-card 1979 Topps Baseball set, picturing Tom Dixon of the Houston Astros.
Is 1979 Topps #361 a rookie card?
Yes - #361 is the 1979 Topps rookie card of Tom Dixon.
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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