And so, Sandy shocked his teammates, management and the baseball world for that matter when he retired at the age of 30, becoming of the youngest ever to call it quits in the prime of his career in any sport. The top five in the census are listed on the specific card's "home page." Visit Baseball Fever, our sister site, and take with other serious baseball fans today about these topics - and many others!
The first five seasons of Clemente's career from 1955 to 1959 were well below the incredible performances he would become known for later in his career. Sanford "Sandy" Koufax (December 30, 1935-) was one of the most dominant pitcher of the 1960s, breaking a 58-year old strikeout record set by Christy Mathewson in 1903, becoming not only the first pitcher to throw four no-hitters (including one perfect game), but also the first to win multiple Cy Young Awards. In addition, the census of any particular card can and does change as new cards are graded and/or discovered.

And, once again, he led the Dodgers to the National League pennant. VHS or DVD box is included. Koufax continued to cover baseball as a broadcaster for NBC. The PSA CardFacts Condition Census lists the ten finest PSA-graded examples of a particular card. His struggles would continue for the next five seasons with Koufax going 36-40 with 683 strikeouts and a 4.10 ERA in 174 appearances. PSA CardFacts welcomes the input of knowledgeable collectors and dealers to help improve the PSA CardFacts Condition Census listings. Koufax continued to cover baseball as a broadcaster for NBC. His 1959 Topps issue appears in two variations: one with a statement on the reverse saying the Orioles traded Loes to the Washington Senators and one without it. The 1959 Topps Baseball Card Set: Bring on the Pizazz! In 1963, the reluctant star, Koufax captured his first of three pitching Triple Crowns, going 25-5 with 306 strikeouts, a 1.88 ERA and 11 shutouts - all league leading statistics to earn MLB's Cy Young Award and Most Valuable Player Award. Subject to credit approval. Select PayPal Credit at checkout to have the option to pay over time. Koufax became a hero to Jews worldwide when he refused to pitch in Game 1 of the 1965 World Series as it fell on Yom Kippur, a religious high holiday. Sanford "Sandy" Koufax was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972. An item in used but good condition. The cover art and liner notes are included for a CD.

There are 1 items available. A card grade of ex is generally crease free with either corner or centering issues. Rounding out one of the most celebrated decades in baseball card collecting, the 1959 Topps baseball card set delivered a unique design, bright colors, and fantastic imagery.
Koufax’s splendid, seemingly limitless career was cut short due to arthritis limiting him to 12 seasons, but his impact on the game is timeless. One of the key rookie cards of the vintage era, a young Bob Gibson is pictured smiling and staring off into the distance, centered between a bright, pink background. However, once settled in and entirely focused, Clemente went on a tear from 1960 to his untimely death in an airplane crash in 1972, becoming one of the most productive players in baseball. Aaron's cards 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. The offensive support just wasn't with him that game as starter Bob Shaw along with Billy Pierce and Dick Donovan, in relief, held the Dodgers scoreless. He would go on to win his second and third Triple Crowns and Cy Youngs in 1965 and 1966, respectively, and he spirited the Boys in Blue to a second World Series appearance in 1965. As if his minuscule 1.12 ERA over 304.2 innings pitched wasn't impressive enough, he also led the league in strikeouts (268) and shutouts (13) while winning 22 games. While every effort is made to be as accurate as possible, errors and omissions may occur.

After captaining his Lafayette High School basketball team, he accepted a scholarship to play at the University of Cincinnati, but he eventually chose to play baseball and signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers after only one year at Cincy. Free Shipping. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. This Sandy Koufax baseball card checklist includes every known baseball card that Sandy Koufax has appeared on, in chronological order. And, once again, he led the Dodgers to the National League pennant. Buyers or sellers of a particular card should do their own research to determine the relative importance of that card. His struggles would continue for the next five seasons with Koufax going 36-40 with 683 strikeouts and a 4.10 ERA in 174 appearances. He threw no-hitters against the San Francisco Giants (5/11/1963), the Philadelphia Phillies (6/4/1964) and a perfect game against the Chicago Cubs on September 9, 1965. If he wasn't as big of a star as other guys on this list, why is his card so valuable in top condition? By default, each of the ten finest cards will be shown on a single line in the Condition Census grid. Adding a change-up to the mix soon made Sandy the most dominant pitcher of the 1960s and one of the most dominant in the history of the game. Sanford "Sandy" Koufax was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972. Qualifying purchases could enjoy No Interest if paid in full in 6 months on purchases of $99 or more. Sandy Koufax Baseball Cards. The Dodgers were able to return to the World Series 1959 where they dispatched the Chicago White Sox in six games. I told him, 'If I could do that, I'd still be pitching.'" Most players would be happy batting .285 with 31 home runs, 75 RBI, 104 runs scored, and 21 stolen bases, but it was a sub-standard year for the Mick. Item Information. Where what happened yesterday is being preserved today. CARD #163 - AS PICTURED. PSA CardFacts welcomes the input of knowledgeable collectors and dealers to help improve the PSA CardFacts Condition Census listings. He also said he never wanted to win twenty games or more in a season because the Dodgers would expect him to perform at that level every season and cut his pay if he didn't. A member of the 1955 World Series champion Brooklyn Dodgers, Billy Loes spent eleven years in the Majors and was known for having an unusually dry sense of humor.

Harry Hanebrink made his MLB debut with the Milwaukee Braves in 1953 but would not play with them again until the 1957 and 1958 seasons. No additional import charges at delivery!

Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the balance is not paid in full within 6 months.

He threw his first of four no-hitters against the expansion New York Mets on June 30, and in the end pitched to a 14-7 record with a league leading 2.54 ERA and 216 strikeouts. It would have been nice to see Aaron in a batting pose, but the card's bright colors and overall design combine to create stunning visuals nonetheless. The item you've selected was not added to your cart.