Why collect 1980 Topps baseball cards?

1980 Topps cards represent a foundational era in modern card collecting. They feature iconic design elements, strong photography, and capture players during significant moments in franchise history. Many collectors seek these cards for nostalgia, set completion, or as part of broader vintage baseball card portfolios.

What makes the Seattle Mariners relevant to card collectors?

The Mariners' early years are historically significant, with 1980 falling within the franchise's first decade. Collectors building Mariners team sets or focusing on expansion-era baseball often target cards from this period as key pieces of the franchise's collecting narrative.

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Vintage cards like the 1980 Topps Byron McLaughlin #197 are available in different conditions and may be graded by third-party authenticators or offered raw. Consider your collecting goals—whether set completion, investment, or display—and review the specific listing details to find the copy that matches your needs.

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1980 Topps Byron McLaughlin #197 baseball trading card front — Byron McLaughlin 1980 Topps #197 - Baseball Trading Card

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The 1980 Topps Byron McLaughlin #197 is a vintage baseball card featuring the Seattle Mariners pitcher from the iconic Topps set of that era.

Byron McLaughlin

Name: 1980 Topps Byron McLaughlin #197
Brand: Topps
SKU: sports_card_01KK4VE9M900JD4E50BRCHWBJW

1980 • Topps

Major League Baseball • Seattle Mariners

1980 Topps Major League Baseball Seattle Mariners Excellent

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Excellent

Card Number

197

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The 1980 Topps Byron McLaughlin #197 captures a moment in baseball history during the early years of the Seattle Mariners franchise. As part of Topps' flagship 1980 release, this card reflects the design language and photography style that defined late-1970s and early-1980s baseball cards. McLaughlin's card appears in the set alongside hundreds of other MLB players, making it a solid addition for collectors focused on Mariners history, 1980s baseball cards, or vintage pitcher cards from that era. Vintage Topps cards from 1980 remain popular among collectors for their nostalgic appeal and historical significance. Whether you're completing a 1980 Topps set, building a Mariners team collection, or seeking cards from baseball's early expansion era, the 1980 Topps Byron McLaughlin #197 offers genuine vintage collecting value.

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Year

1980

Brand

Topps

Card Number

#197

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Byron McLaughlin

Team

Seattle Mariners

League

Major League Baseball

Sport

Baseball

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Language

English

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