1968 Topps Rod Carew #80 SGC 4.5

This 1968 Topps card features Hall of Famer Rod Carew following his sensational Rookie of the Year campaign. As one of the most pure hitters in baseball history, Carew's early-career cards remain highly sought after by vintage collectors.

Card Details

• Year: 1968
• Set: Topps
• Card Number: 80
• Grading Company: SGC
• Grade: 4.5

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 79
• Population in Higher Grades: 778
• Total Graded Population: 1303

Career Highlights

• Played for the Melbourne Twins (Cocoa Rookie League) in 1964.
• Played for the Minnesota Twins (American League) from 1967 to 1978.
• Played for the California Angels (American League) from 1979 to 1985.
• Named American League Rookie of the Year in 1967.
• Won the American League MVP Award in 1977.
• Selected as an All-Star in 18 consecutive seasons from 1967 to 1984.
• Led the league in batting average eight times (1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1978).
• Honored with the Roberto Clemente Award in 1977.
• Member of the elite 3,000 hit club.
• Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1991.