1959 Topps #359 Bill White
1959 Topps #359 Bill White
Bill White's rookie card — a future seven-time All-Star, Gold Glove first baseman, broadcaster, and National League president.
About Bill White
Bill White signed with the New York Giants after a tryout for manager Leo Durocher and hit a home run in his first major-league at-bat on May 7, 1956. On March 25, 1959, he was traded along with Ray Jablonski to the St. Louis Cardinals, where he became a cornerstone first baseman for seven seasons, never hitting below .283 and topping .300 four times. An eight-time All-Star and seven-time Gold Glove winner, White helped St. Louis win the 1964 World Series and finished a 13-year career with a .286 average, 202 home runs, and 870 RBI. After retiring in 1969 he became a longtime Yankees broadcaster, and in 1989 he was named National League president, becoming the first Black man to lead a major professional sports league in America. His 1959 Topps card is a rookie-era issue from his final season with the Giants, just before the trade that launched his Cardinals career.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 541 | 0 | 14 | 120 | 174 | 117 | 49 | 67 | 0 |
| SGC | 89 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 31 | 21 | 11 | 18 | 1 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-07-05. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8); totals are summed across each grader's listed variations.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1959 Topps Bill White card?
It is card #359 of 572 in the 1959 Topps Baseball set - Topps' largest set to that point, issued across seven series with a circular color photo on every front. It pictures the San Francisco Giants player, and is his rookie-era card.
Is the 1959 Topps Bill White valuable?
Value depends on grade, the series (the high numbers run scarcer), and any variation. Use the links above to check current T206 Cards inventory and live eBay listings.
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