1976 Topps #197 NL Stolen Base Leaders PSA 9

1976 Topps #197 N.L. Stolen Base Leaders PSA 9 – A Tribute to Speed and Dominance

The 1976 Topps #197 National League Stolen Base Leaders card highlights two of the most electrifying base stealers of the 1975 season—Lou Brock of the St. Louis Cardinals and Larry Lintz of the Montreal Expos. This card captures the essence of the speed game in the 1970s, an era where stolen bases were a crucial part of offensive strategy.

• Lou Brock – The undisputed king of stolen bases, Brock swiped 56 bags in 1975, continuing his dominance on the basepaths. He was well on his way to becoming MLB’s all-time stolen base leader, ultimately surpassing Ty Cobb’s career record in 1977. A six-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion, Brock wasn’t just fast—he was a leadoff catalyst who set the tone for the Cardinals' offense with his ability to get on base and wreak havoc.
• Larry Lintz – A lesser-known speedster, Lintz used his legs to make an impact, finishing second in the NL with 50 stolen bases despite having only 24 hits all season. Primarily used as a pinch-runner, he was one of the few players in baseball history who could change a game without swinging the bat. His 1975 season remains one of the most fascinating stat lines in stolen base history.

This 1976 Topps #197 NL Stolen Base Leaders is a gorgeous PSA 9 example, preserving a key moment in baseball’s speed era. The image clarity is crisp, with vibrant team colors and a classic 1970s Topps design that highlights both players. The centering is excellent, the corners remain razor-sharp, and the surface is clean and blemish-free, making this one of the finer known examples of this issue.