1976 Topps


This is a list with brief descriptions of Topps sports card products for 1976.

Baseball

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.
SetDescriptionCards in SetSize-
1976NBC Joe Garagiola12.5 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.
SetDescriptionCards in SetSize
O-Pee-Chee6602.5 x 3.5 inches

Football

In 1976, Topps issued two Football sets featuring the National Football League.
SetDescriptionCards in SetSize
Base set5282.5 x 3.5 inches
Team Checklists302.5 x 3.5 inches

Hockey

In 1976, Topps issued two sets featuring the National Hockey League.
SetDescriptionCards in SetSize
Base set2642.5 x 3.5 inches
Glossy insert222.5 x 3.5 inches

Basketball

Topps issued one set featuring the National Basketball Association for the 1976-1977 season.
SetDescriptionCards in SetSize
Base set1443.125 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.
SetDescriptionCards in SetSize
English FootballersRed back3302.5 x 3.5 inches
Scottish FootballersBlue back1322.5 x 3.5 inches