1979 Topps

1979 · Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.

726-card 1979 Topps set — home of the Ozzie Smith rookie card.

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Key Facts

Release: 1979
Manufacturer: Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
Distribution: Sold in wax, cello and rack gum packs.
Card stock: Standard 2½″ × 3½″ cardboard with a color photo front.
Series: Single-series issue — no high-number scarcity.
Total cards: 726

Key Cards

Ozzie Smith (RC)
Ozzie Smith rookie — 'The Wizard'.
Mike Schmidt
HOF third baseman — 500+ HR.
George Brett
Royals HOF legend.
Robin Yount
Brewers HOF — two-time MVP.
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Pete Rose
Charlie Hustle — the hits king.
Johnny Bench
Big Red Machine — HOF catcher.
Joe Morgan
Big Red Machine MVP.
Reggie Jackson
Mr. October.
Nolan Ryan
The Ryan Express.
Rod Carew
Batting-title machine.
Dave Winfield
HOF slugger.
Steve Carlton
'Lefty' — HOF strikeout king.