1973 Topps
1973 · Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
660-card 1973 Topps set. Mike Schmidt rookie (#615) and the last regular-issue Roberto Clemente card (#50).
Key Facts
- Release
- 1973
- Manufacturer
- Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
- Distribution
- Sold in wax and cello gum packs, released in numbered series through the season.
- Card stock
- Standard 2½″ × 3½″ cardboard with a color photo front.
- Series
- Multiple numbered series; later high numbers are scarcer.
- Total cards
- 660
Key Cards
Mike Schmidt (RC)
Schmidt rookie — the set's key card.
Dwight Evans (RC)
Dwight Evans rookie.
Carlton Fisk
'Pudge' — HOF catcher.
Rod Carew
Batting-title machine.
Hank Aaron
Hammerin' Hank — the home-run king.
Willie Mays
Say Hey — inner-circle legend.
Roberto Clemente
The Great One — Pirates icon.
Pete Rose
Charlie Hustle — the future hits king.
Johnny Bench
Big Red Machine — HOF catcher.
Tom Seaver
Tom Terrific — Mets ace.
Reggie Jackson
Mr. October.
Nolan Ryan
The Ryan Express.