1958 Topps #324 Hoyt Wilhelm
About Hoyt Wilhelm
Hoyt Wilhelm (1922-2002) was a knuckleball pitcher whose career redefined relief pitching. He began in the minor leagues in 1942, then served in the Army-earning a Purple Heart after being wounded in the Battle of the Bulge-and did not reach the majors until 1952, at age 29. In his first big-league at-bat he homered, the only home run he would ever hit. Pitching for nine teams over 21 seasons, mostly in relief, the five-time All-Star won ERA titles in both leagues (1952 and 1959) and a World Series with the 1954 New York Giants. He was the first pitcher to appear in 1,000 games, finishing with 1,070, and the first to reach 200 career saves. Nicknamed 'Old Folks' for his longevity, he pitched until age 49. After Baltimore claimed him off waivers from Cleveland in 1958, he no-hit the New York Yankees that September. In 1985 Wilhelm became the first relief pitcher elected to the Hall of Fame.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 722 | 0 | 12 | 118 | 186 | 164 | 108 | 133 | 1 |
| SGC | 150 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 53 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-07-09. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1958 Topps Hoyt Wilhelm card?
It is card #324 of the 1958 Topps Baseball set - Topps' sixth flagship issue: 494 cards numbered 1-495 (#145 was never issued), with die-cut player photos on solid-color backgrounds and the first team logos on Topps fronts. It pictures Hoyt Wilhelm, Cleveland Indians.
How many graded copies of the 1958 Topps Hoyt Wilhelm #324 are there?
PSA has graded 722 copies and SGC 150 as of the 2026-07-09 snapshot. Population is a scarcity guide, not a price - high-grade 1958s are notoriously tough because of the set's chronic centering and print-quality issues.
How many cards are in the 1958 Topps set?
494 issued cards, numbered 1-495 - #145 (Ed Bouchee) was pulled before release and never issued, leaving a permanent gap. The PSA master census counts 534 items: the 494 base cards plus 33 yellow-letter variations, 4 numerical checklist-back team cards, the 'Herrer' #433 error, and 2 unnumbered ad cards.
Sources: PSA CardFacts, Beckett, BaseballCardPedia, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and hobby press-sheet research (Topps Archives, 2026). Card data compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-10-05.