1980 Topps
1980 · Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
726-card 1980 Topps set — home of the Rickey Henderson rookie.
Key Facts
- Release
- 1980
- 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
Rickey Henderson (RC)
Henderson rookie — the stolen-base king; the set's crown jewel.
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.