1959 Topps #383 Don Larsen / Casey Stengel "Words of Wisdom"
1959 Topps #383 Don Larsen / Casey Stengel "Words of Wisdom"
Multi-player combo card (New York Yankees).
About Don Larsen / Casey Stengel "Words of Wisdom"
This 1959 Topps "Words of Wisdom" combo card pairs Yankees manager Casey Stengel with pitcher Don Larsen, part of a series spotlighting Stengel dispensing baseball advice to his players. Stengel, a 54-year baseball lifer who began as an outfielder for Brooklyn, guided the Yankees dynasty from 1949-1960 to ten American League pennants and seven World Series titles, including five in a row from 1949-1953. Larsen earned his spot alongside Stengel for the most singular pitching feat in the sport's history: a perfect game against the Dodgers in Game 5 of the 1956 World Series, for which he won the World Series MVP and the AL Babe Ruth Award. Over an 81-91 career, Larsen posted a 3.78 ERA with 849 strikeouts. The card commemorates the bond between the game's most celebrated manager and the pitcher who authored October's most perfect afternoon under his watch.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 801 | 1 | 33 | 218 | 214 | 145 | 93 | 94 | 3 |
| SGC | 143 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 31 | 42 | 2 |
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 Don Larsen / Casey Stengel "Words of Wisdom" card?
It is card #383 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 New York Yankees multi-player combo card.
Is the 1959 Topps Don Larsen / Casey Stengel "Words of Wisdom" 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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