1976 Topps
This is a list with brief descriptions of Topps sports card products for 1976.
Contents
Baseball
| Set | Description | Cards in Set | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base set | 660 | 2.5 x 3.5 inches | |
| Traded | 44 | 2.5 x 3.5 inches |
Parallel Sets
United States
In 1976, Topps produced a promotional business card for NBC featuring former baseball player and then Today Show host Joe Garagiola. The front of the card resembles the 1973 Topps baseball set with Garagiola being listed as a member of the "NBC All Stars."The reverse resembles the 1976 set, but is printed in black instead of green. Garagiola's career statistics are featured, as well as his contact information at NBC.
| Set | Description | Cards in Set | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | NBC Joe Garagiola | 1 | 2.5 x 3.5 inches |
Canada
Since 1965, the Canadian candy company O-Pee-Chee produced virtually identical, but smaller, sets identical to the Topps issue of the same year. The Canadian printed cards were printed on grey cardstock and featured French and English text on the reverse.
| Set | Description | Cards in Set | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-Pee-Chee | 660 | 2.5 x 3.5 inches |
Football
In 1976, Topps issued two Football sets featuring the National Football League.
| Set | Description | Cards in Set | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base set | 528 | 2.5 x 3.5 inches | |
| Team Checklists | 30 | 2.5 x 3.5 inches |
Hockey
In 1976, Topps issued two sets featuring the National Hockey League.
| Set | Description | Cards in Set | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base set | 264 | 2.5 x 3.5 inches | |
| Glossy insert | 22 | 2.5 x 3.5 inches |
Basketball
Topps issued one set featuring the National Basketball Association for the 1976-1977 season.
| Set | Description | Cards in Set | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base set | 144 | 3.125 x 5.25 inches |
Soccer
In 1976, Topps issued two sets in the United Kingdom featuring soccer players. Unlike the previous and subsequent years, the cards bear no resemblance to any American set.
| Set | Description | Cards in Set | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Footballers | Red back | 330 | 2.5 x 3.5 inches |
| Scottish Footballers | Blue back | 132 | 2.5 x 3.5 inches |
References
- Beckett, Dr. James et al. (2002). "Beckett Baseball Card Price Guide". Beckett Publications-Dallas, Texas ISBN 1-930692-17-X
- Super 70's 1976 Baseball Cards
- A&BC, FKS and TOPPS collection
- Stein's Football Card Site
- Galleries of English Football Cards
