1960 Topps #268 Al Worthington
About Al Worthington
Al Worthington broke into pro ball in 1951, signed for $1,500 after a Birmingham railroad man recommended him to the Southern Association's Nashville Volunteers, and the Giants bought his contract in 1953. He introduced himself to the majors in historic fashion, throwing back-to-back shutouts in his first two starts -- a two-hitter over the Phillies and a four-hitter over the Dodgers -- one of only a handful of pitchers to open a career that way. He helped New York capture the 1954 pennant and world championship, drawing a Series share while watching Willie Mays's famous catch from the bench. Through 1959 he evolved from Giants starter into swingman and closer, prized for what one teammate called an "elegant slider." Traded to the Red Sox that March, just after this Topps card locked in his final San Francisco season, he later walked off the White Sox in September on principle, objecting to the club's sign-stealing. He rebuilt his career with the Twins, saving 21 games and helping Minnesota to the 1965 American League pennant.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 318 | 2 | 14 | 123 | 107 | 42 | 14 | 16 | 0 |
| SGC | 12 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-08-20. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted. The Venezuelan issue, the 1960 Topps Tattoos and Bazooka are separate products and are not counted here.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1960 Topps #268 card?
It is card #268 of the 572-card 1960 Topps Baseball set, picturing Al Worthington.
How many cards are in the 1960 Topps Baseball set?
572 cards, numbered 1-572, issued in seven series - the last Topps flagship printed entirely horizontally. Cards #375-440 exist on two back stocks, white and gray, which collectors chasing every printed variety count as 638 pieces of cardboard in all.
Sources: Trading Card Database, Cardboard Connection, the PSA price guide, Baseball-Reference, the SABR BioProject and the National Baseball Hall of Fame, PSA & SGC population reports. Card data compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-10-13.