1959 Topps #125 Ron Fairly
1959 Topps #125 Ron Fairly
Part of The Sporting News Rookie Stars subset (#116-146) — Topps' first organized, alphabetized rookie subset.
About Ron Fairly
Ron Fairly signed with the Dodgers as an amateur free agent in 1958 after helping USC win the College World Series that June, and debuted in the majors that September at age 20. His 1959 Topps card caught him just as he became a fixture in the Los Angeles outfield and at first base, a role he held through 1969 while the Dodgers won pennants and World Series titles in 1959, 1963, and 1965. Fairly went on to a 21-year career (1958–1978) with the Dodgers, Expos, Cardinals, and A's, finishing with 1,913 hits, 215 home runs, and a .266 average over 2,442 games, and was selected to two All-Star teams. Known for a sharp batting eye, he drew 1,052 walks against only 877 strikeouts. After retiring he became a longtime, well-regarded television broadcaster for the Angels, Giants, and Mariners.
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Variations & how to tell them apart
Venezuelan Parallel
Topps issued a partial parallel of the set for the Venezuelan market, printed on thinner card stock and credited "Impreso en Venezuela por Benco C.A." on the back. Hobby checklists most often list the run as cards 1-196, though sources disagree and the exact range has never been definitively documented. Venezuelan cards are far scarcer than their U.S. counterparts and usually surface with heavy wear; collectors treat them as a separate parallel, not part of the standard 572-card set.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 420 | 0 | 12 | 130 | 142 | 71 | 32 | 33 | 0 |
| SGC | 21 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
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 Ron Fairly card?
It is card #125 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 Los Angeles Dodgers player, and is his rookie-era card.
Is the 1959 Topps Ron Fairly 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 2026-07-10.