1972 Topps Phil Niekro #620 PSA 8 (OC)

This 1972 Topps #620 features Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro. The 1972 Topps set is celebrated for its distinctive arching team names and vibrant 1970s design elements.

Card Details

• Year: 1972
• Set: Topps
• Card Number: 620
• Parallel: Base
• Grading Company: PSA
• Grade: 8 (OC)

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 165
• Population in Higher Grades: 65
• Total Graded Population: 587

Career Highlights

• Milwaukee Braves (National League, Professional): 1964-1965
• Atlanta Braves (National League, Professional): 1966-1983, 1987
• New York Yankees (American League, Professional): 1984-1985
• Cleveland Indians (American League, Professional): 1986-1987
• Toronto Blue Jays (American League, Professional): 1987
• McCook Braves (Nebraska State League, Minor League): 1959
• Jacksonville Braves (South Atlantic League, Minor League): 1960
• Louisville Colonels (International League, Minor League): 1960, 1962, 1964
• Austin Senators (Texas League, Minor League): 1961
• Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997.
• Selected to four MLB All-Star games (1969, 1975, 1978, 1982).
• Five-time Gold Glove Award winner (1978, 1979, 1980, 1982).
• Won the National League ERA title in 1967 and led the league in wins in 1974 and 1979.
• Holds major league records for most career victories after age 40 and as the oldest pitcher to record a shutout.