Nolan Ryan / Phil Niekro
Baseball • Topps Baseball
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1978
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Baseball
Card Number
#36
Card Type
Insert
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded PSA 7: $20 - $35
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales on eBay range between $5 and $12 depending on overall centering and surface condition.
Condition Details
Slight corner rounding and minor edge wear consistent with vintage cards. A price tag sticker is affixed over the Phil Niekro photo area, which may leave residue upon removal.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading due to the low raw value and the presence of a price tag sticker on the surface, which would negatively impact the grade.
Card Description
1978 Topps Strikeout Leaders card featuring Nolan Ryan of the California Angels and Phil Niekro of the Atlanta Braves. The card displays two separate photo portraits within a white and green border, with bold red and black text designating the 1977 Strikeout Leaders.
Notable Features
Features two Hall of Fame pitchers, Nolan Ryan and Phil Niekro, highlighting their strikeout leadership from the previous 1977 season.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1978 Topps card stock and printing characteristics look consistent with authentic vintage production. No obvious signs of counterfeiting.
Scanned: 2026-09-17T00:52:41.471312