1959 Topps #567 Del Crandall
About Del Crandall
Del Crandall was an 11-time All-Star catcher who spent the bulk of his career with the Boston/Milwaukee Braves from 1949 to 1966, and was a key member of the Braves' 1957 World Series championship team. A four-time Gold Glove winner, he was regarded as the top defensive catcher of his era, leading the National League in assists a record-tying six times, in fielding percentage four times, and in putouts three times. Crandall caught three no-hitters, including Jim Wilson's in 1954 and two more by Lew Burdette and Warren Spahn in 1960. He and Spahn formed one of the most durable batteries in baseball history, starting 316 games together, a mark that stood as a record until 1975. After retiring, Crandall managed the Milwaukee Brewers and Seattle Mariners. He died in 2021 at age 91. His 1959 Topps cards reflect his standing as the National League's premier defensive catcher.
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Variations & how to tell them apart
High Number (Series 7)
The seventh and final series. High numbers carry a BLACK card-number box (the other six series use green) and were printed in the lowest quantity, so they are the scarcest cards in the set.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 358 | 1 | 11 | 113 | 105 | 69 | 29 | 30 | 0 |
| SGC | 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
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 Del Crandall card?
It is card #567 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 Milwaukee Braves player.
Is the 1959 Topps #567 a high number?
Yes - cards #507-572 are the seventh-series high numbers, printed in the lowest quantity and identifiable by a BLACK card-number box instead of the green box used on the first six series.
Is the 1959 Topps Del Crandall 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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