Jim Bunning - 1958 Topps #115
1958 Topps #115 Jim Bunning
About Jim Bunning
Jim Bunning (1931-2017) signed with the Detroit Tigers in 1950 and reached the majors in 1955. The right-hander broke out in 1957, going 20-8 and leading the American League in wins. A nine-time All-Star chosen in both leagues, Bunning pitched for the Tigers (1955-63), Philadelphia Phillies (1964-67, 1970-71), Pittsburgh, and Los Angeles. He threw no-hitters in both leagues: one against Boston on July 20, 1958, and a perfect game against the Mets on Father's Day, June 21, 1964-the first perfect game in the National League in 84 years. Bunning led his league in strikeouts three times and retired with 224 wins and 2,855 strikeouts, then second only to Walter Johnson. He never pitched in a World Series. After baseball he entered politics, representing Kentucky in the U.S. House of Representatives (1987-1999) and the U.S. Senate (1999-2011). He was elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee in 1996.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 1,164 | 0 | 17 | 202 | 304 | 239 | 197 | 205 | 0 |
| SGC | 309 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 60 | 39 | 70 | 98 | 2 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-07-09. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8). PSA counts are straight-graded (the +/Q qualifier rows are excluded).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1958 Topps Jim Bunning card?
It is card #115 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 Jim Bunning, Detroit Tigers.
How many graded copies of the 1958 Topps Jim Bunning #115 are there?
PSA has graded 1,164 copies and SGC 309 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 2026-07-10.