1953 Topps #60 Cloyd Boyer
1953 Topps #60 Cloyd Boyer
About Cloyd Boyer
Cloyd Victor Boyer, born September 1, 1927, in Alba, Missouri, was a right-handed pitcher signed by the St. Louis Cardinals organization. He starred with the Duluth Dukes in 1947, going 16-9 and leading the Northern League with 239 strikeouts, then advanced through Houston before debuting in the majors on April 23, 1949. Boyer pitched five big-league seasons for the Cardinals (1949-1952) and the Kansas City Athletics (1955), compiling a 20-23 record with a 4.73 ERA, 198 strikeouts, 13 complete games, and 3 shutouts over 395.2 innings. He was the eldest of the celebrated Boyer baseball brothers: Ken Boyer, the 1964 National League MVP and multiple-time Gold Glove third baseman, and Clete Boyer, a Gold Glove third baseman over 16 seasons. After his playing days, Boyer built a long career as a scout and pitching coach, serving the New York Yankees (1975 and the 1977 World Series champions), the Atlanta Braves under Bobby Cox (1978-1981), and the Kansas City Royals under Dick Howser (1982-1983). He died in Carthage, Missouri, on September 20, 2021, at age 94.
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Designations, variations & errors
Double Print
Marked DP. Roughly 50% more of these cards were printed than their neighbors (the hobby calls it 'double-printed'), so they are the most plentiful cards in the set. TCDB flags 103 of them, concentrated in the low series. Five cards normally in the low run - #94, #107, #131, #145 and #156 - were also printed on the more-plentiful #166-220 sheet. A print-quantity designation, not an error or a separate card.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 513 | 0 | 2 | 62 | 103 | 161 | 95 | 90 | 0 |
| SGC | 59 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 20 | 1 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-06-26. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8). PSA counts are straight-graded.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1953 Topps Cloyd Boyer card?
It is card #60 of the 1953 Topps Baseball set - one of the most beautiful sets ever made, with hand-painted color portraits numbered to 280 (274 cards issued). It pictures the St. Louis Cardinals player.
What does 'double print' mean for this card?
Roughly 50% more of these cards were printed than their neighbors, so double prints (DP) are the most plentiful cards in the set. It is a print-quantity note, not an error or a separate card.
Is the 1953 Topps Cloyd Boyer valuable?
Value depends on grade and eye appeal. Use the links above to check current T206 Cards inventory and live eBay listings.
Sources: Trading Card Database, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Baseball-Almanac. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-01.