Rating: 8.1 (116 votes) Rate this set. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Glossary | Fortunately, I completed the 1959 set sometime in the late 1980s, at a time when old baseball cards were a lot cheaper back then. - Comments Average ungraded base card value (excludes parallels) for 1959 Topps Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) & PSA/DNA are divisions of Collectors Universe, Inc. Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) & PSA/DNA Authentication Services. Warren Spahn and Haywood Sullivan actually have three different versions of their base cards. Packaging | The story here is obviously the Alex Gordon errors. Videos | While the low-number cards (#1-110) are a bit easier to find, these cards were also issued in smaller quantities, putting a premium on the key names like Mickey Mantle and Ford Frick. Card Rankings 1. 1956 Topps. - Forum Hall of Famers | Rookies | This includes George "Sparky" Anderson, Felipe Alou and Bob Gibson. The other variation that does mention the trade is far more affordable. During Game 1 of the World Series, he also set the World Series single-game record for strikeouts after mowing down 17 Detroit Tiger batters. | 1958 Topps Pancho Herrera Error Card Attracting Attention Arguably the greatest baseball player of all-time, Willie Mays is another one of those guys whose cards will be in high demand as long as this hobby is around. Pricing | Contributors | Inserts and Related Sets | Fronts & backs were nearly identical but with a small "Printed in Canada . The 1960s would see Topps dive into the waters of test marketing rather aggressively and this appears to be one of the first forays into their well-documented test programs. Well, itcanbe quite valuable if you are considering the rarer of two variations of this card: the one that doesn't mention his trade to the Phillies on the card's reverse. That's the case with Mantle's card, which highlights his final home run of the 1958 season. Even though Koufax took the loss in his only start of the 1959 World Series in Game 5, it wasn't for lack of pitching brilliance as he allowed just one run in seven innings while striking out six Chicago White Sox. Shortcuts: By default, each of the ten finest cards will be shown on a single line in the Condition Census grid. Trivia | Values The exact amount of any given error card is based on various factors such as the condition and numbers of the card. Premium: PSA Price Guide: 1959 Topps. Sports Collectors Daily: Ramblings: 1959 Topps Rookie Cards Foresaw Future Managers. PriceIt Game | I still shake my head in disbelief whenever I read or hear about his 1968 season. 1959 Topps # 40B Warren Spahn ERROR '1931 partially obscured' (Braves) Book = $ *BOOK* Price = $ 0 . We are user supported. - Gallery Or, feel free to call/text me at 305-684-6680! 1959 Topps #440 Lou Burdette Phillies Team Card / Checklist 1-88 TC, CL, Danny's All Stars (Frank Thomas / Danny Murtaugh / Ted Kluszewski) CPC, Pitchers Beware (Al Kaline / Charlie Maxwell) CPC, Orioles Team Card / Checklist 1-88 TC, CL, Giants Team Card / Checklist 89-176 TC, CL, Directing the Power (Jim Lemon / Cookie Lavagetto / Roy Sievers) CPC, UER, White Sox Team Card / Checklist 89-176 TC, CL. - Card Rankings Rookies | This card was also never corrected. Given the new design, expanded checklist and new subsets, there were bound to be some mistakesin 1959 Topps Baseball. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 by Old Sports Cards, LLC. There havent been many left-handed catchers in MLB history. Teams | 1959 Topps Baseball Cards - DeansCards.com Prices are updated daily based upon 1959 Topps listings that sold on eBay and our marketplace. Trivia | Although the themed combo cards, team checklists and All-Star cards are carried over from previous releases, The Sporting News Rookie Stars of 1959 cards offer a new option to highlight young players. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ralph Lumenti the last time we updated. Flip Ya for It! - 1959 Topps Baseball Card Set - Card Rankings - Sell Sheets / Ads Gallery | The PSA CardFacts Condition Census lists the ten finest PSA-graded examples of a particular card. Soon after its mid-February release, many collectors attempting to build 2006 Topps Series I sets were asking the same question - "Where the hell is. Free shipping for many products! - Checklist The same thing that makes Hanebrink's card so valuable is at play again with the Loes card. - Gallery The high-number series in 1959 Topps Baseball, card numbers 507-572, have the lowest print run of all the series in the set. The red background makes the image of Mantle pop, creating one of his best-looking baseball cards with off-the-charts eye appeal. IMPORTANT NOTE: The PSA CardFacts Condition Census is a work-in-progress and should only be used as a guide. - Collection Summary, Overview | Thirteen shutoutsand in the live-ball era, too. Pricing | Baseball; Sets; 1959; Overview; 1959 Topps. Most kids stacked their baseball cards in numerical order those days and bound them with rubber bands to keep the group intact. Collectors can also find three-card salesman ads that are basically un-cut panels. Many other printing errors in the post-war era resulted from technical problems in the printing process. When cards are grouped in this way, the total number of cards per position will be shown in parentheses after the PSA grade. Forum | Virtually idential to the main set, they can be distinguished based on the small printing/distribution info listed on the back. Most Expensive, - External Links - Comments Rating: 8.1 (116 votes) ), Haywood Sullivan (Circle Copyright,U.S.A. Wayne played his entire career as a utility infielder both in the minors and had his best year in 1950 when he batted .242 with 116 hits including 22 doubles and 10 home runs, 13 stolen bases and 32 RBI in 133 games. | Trivia | Pricing | 1959 TOPPS #316 RALPH LUMENTI - BORDERLINE MINT OPTIONED - 3.99 MAX SHIPPING #1959, 1959 Topps Ralph Lumenti #316 - Washington Senators - Vintage VG #316, 1959 TOPPS #316 RALPH LUMENTI - EXCELLENT, LOOKS MINT 3.99 MAX SHIPPING CHARGES #1959, 1959 TOPPS CARD#316 RALPH LUMENTI SENATORS EX+/EXMT #316, 1959 Topps Baseball #316 Ralph Lumenti - Washington Senators VG-EX A183 N/A, 1959 Topps #316 Ralph Lumenti SENATORS GOOD G22239 - GOOD, 1959 TOPPS BASEBALL SET, #316 Ralph Lumenti, Washington Senators, VGEX+ #316, 1959 Topps Baseball Ralph Lumenti #316 EX-MT A, 1959 Topps #316 Ralph Lumenti Washington Senators PSA 7 NM NEAR MINT #316, 1959 Topps Baseball Ralph Lumenti #316 PSA 7 NM, 1959 Topps Ralph Lumenti #316 Washington Senators Graded PSA 7 NM SET BREAK #237, 1959 Topps Ralph Lumenti #316 PSA 7 NM Washington Senators, 1959 TOPPS #316 RALPH LUMENTI SENATORS PSA 7 A3175513-763, 1959 Topps #316 Ralph Lumenti Washington Senators PSA 7 NM, 1959 TOPPS BASEBALL CARD #316 - RALPH LUMENTI - PSA7 - WASHINGTON SENATORS #316, 1959 Topps Baseball #316 RALPH LUMENTI Washington Senators UER ERROR PSA 7 NM, 1959 Topps #316 Ralph Lumenti Washington Senators PSA 8 NM-MT MINT #316, 1959 Topps #316 Ralph Lumenti PSA 8 NM-MT #11206529 **CNAT21** #316. External Links | O-Pee-Chee created baseball card sets similar to TOpps from 1965 into the 1990's. At first OPC sets were much smaller than Topps and included just the first few series. 1959 Topps Lou Burdette | PSA CardFacts Total Cards: 342 Size: 2 5/8" x 3 3/4" Rating: 8.8 (119 votes) Rate this set. 1959 Topps Baseball Card Checklist - Baseball Almanac 4. - Forum The popular facsimile signature is written towards the bottom of the picture image, also at an angle. Change Log | 1962 Topps Green Tint Series. However, this artwork can come across as plain. Combined, these elements helped to created the appearance that each 1959 Topps Baseball card is a matted, autographed photo. However, not to take anything away from him, this card's value in high grade is driven much more by its scarcity in that condition rather than his skill or popularity. 1959 Topps Baseball Cards - PSA Price Guide Gallery | 1959 Topps Baseball Cards (281 - 572) - Pick The Cards to Complete Your Set $20.39 1959 Topps Roy Campanella Baseball Card #550 VGEX or Better Symbol of Courage $19.99 1959 Topps - Frank Robinson HOF #435 - Cincinnati Redlegs Mid-Grade CENTERED $24.95 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 Topps - Pick 1 Team Cards- Yankees Red Sox Cubs +++ $24.00 Several errors were corrected, resulting in mutiple variations. or Best Offer. Most Valuable - External Links Sell Sheets / Ads | 1957 Topps Hank Aaron #20 BV$300. from any set are some of the most desirable cards in the hobby's vintage segment, but like Koufax's card, this is one of my favorites. Rookies | Baseball Thrills covers notable events from the previous year. - Teams This includes The Sporting News Rookie Stars of 1959(#116-146), Baseball Thrills (#461-470) and The Sporting News All-Stars (#551-572), as well as combo cards and team checklists. Prices for 1959 Topps Baseball Cards. Willard Wayne Terwilliger (June 27, 1925-) spent nine seasons shuffling to and from the Major Leagues to the minors, but, as was the case with many of his contemporaries, nearly had his professional baseball career derailed serving in the United States Marines during World War II. Warren Spahn (HOF) (Born in 1931 - Partial), Haywood Sullivan (No Circle Copyright,U.S.A), Haywood Sullivan (No Circle Copyright,U.S.A. If you take a close look, you might notice something odd about Hank Aarons 1957 Topps baseball card; hes batting left-handed. 2 Anchored by the rookie card for Bob Gibson and other key Hall of Fame cards, 1959 Topps Baseball offers a big change for vintage collectors in comparison to the previous releases. One of the top 5 card designs of all time. Ralph Lumenti (1959 Topps) Details More Photos of 1959 Topps: Ralph Lumenti #316 Baseball Cards Main Image Ralph Lumenti prices (Baseball Cards 1959 Topps) are updated daily for each source listed above. Sign up for the latest news, exclusive promos, events, and much more! The Pittsburgh Pirates struggled throughout the 1950s, Clemente had struggled to adapt to life in Pittsburgh, and he was even still finishing his Marine Corps Reserve duties by the time the 1959 season rolled around. Teams | Errors / Variations | be quite valuable if you are considering the rarer of two variations of this card: the one that doesn't mention his trade to the Phillies on the card's reverse. Topps halted production, but not before an error set of 15 cards (13 player cards, the team card, and manager) was inserted into the newly crafted singe series packs. If he wasn't as big of a star as other guys on this list, why is his card so valuable in top condition?