1959 Topps #149 Jim Bunning
About Jim Bunning
Jim Bunning entered pro ball in the Detroit Tigers system and became one of the era's most durable right-handers, pitching from 1955 to 1971 for the Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies among other clubs, and appears on his 1959 Topps card as an established Detroit ace. On July 20, 1958, he threw the first of his two career no-hitters with the Tigers; the second came after his 1964 trade to Philadelphia, when he tossed a perfect game against the Mets on Father's Day, June 21, 1964 — the first Phillies no-hitter in 58 years and the ninth perfect game in major-league history. An eight-time All-Star, Bunning won 224 games and 2,855 strikeouts, becoming just the second pitcher after Cy Young to reach 100 wins and 1,000 strikeouts in both leagues. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1996, and later served as a U.S. Senator from Kentucky.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 862 | 0 | 6 | 130 | 264 | 219 | 116 | 127 | 0 |
| SGC | 145 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 41 | 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 Jim Bunning card?
It is card #149 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 Detroit Tigers player.
Is the 1959 Topps Jim Bunning 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.