1959 Topps #439 Brooks Robinson
About Brooks Robinson
Brooks Robinson signed with the Baltimore Orioles and debuted in the majors on September 17, 1955, at age 18, going on to spend his entire 23-year career (1955-1977) at third base for Baltimore. Nicknamed the "Human Vacuum Cleaner" and "Mr. Impossible" for his extraordinary defense, he won a record 16 consecutive Gold Gloves, was named to 18 All-Star teams, and captured the 1964 AL MVP. He won two World Series with the Orioles, taking home 1970 World Series MVP honors after a defensive clinic against the Reds that cemented his legend. Robinson finished with 2,848 hits and 268 home runs, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1983 on the first ballot. His 1959 Topps card (#439) shows him early in his career, three seasons before he became a full-time regular.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 3,797 | 0 | 83 | 478 | 771 | 787 | 647 | 1,029 | 2 |
| SGC | 1,257 | 0 | 3 | 50 | 147 | 227 | 318 | 495 | 17 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-07-05. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted. Totals are summed across each grader's listed variations.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1959 Topps Brooks Robinson card?
It is card #439 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 Baltimore Orioles player.
Is the 1959 Topps Brooks Robinson 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.
Sources: Trading Card Database, Baseball-Reference, BaseballCardPedia, PSA & SGC population reports, and Baseball-Almanac. Card data, images & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-10-13.