You are purchasing a 1978 Topps base card #166 featuring Carlos Lopez of the Seattle Mariners, listed as an Outfielder. A great smiling portrait shot of one of the Mariners best rookies from their inaugural 1977 season, shown in the classic Mariners powder blue road uniform with the trident logo cap.
Card Details:
Condition: Front displays strong color with the classic 1978 Topps pink border design. Card is stored in a hard plastic protective case. Light wear consistent with age. Please review all photos carefully as photos are of the actual card.
About the Player: Carlos Lopez was born September 27, 1950 in Mazatlan, Mexico. Originally signed by the Angels as a free agent in 1973, he was acquired by the Mariners via the expansion draft on November 5, 1976. A right-handed hitting outfielder standing 6'0" and weighing 189 lbs, he was considered one of the Mariners finest rookies of 1977, hitting .283 with 8 home runs and 34 RBI in 99 games. He had put together an outstanding Triple-A season at Salt Lake City in 1976, batting .350 with 9 home runs and a career-high 30 stolen bases in 123 games.