1960 Topps #524 Bill Henry
About Bill Henry
Bill Henry was a left-handed relief pitcher who turned pro in 1948 with the Class C Clarksdale Planters, then worked through four modest minor-league seasons before Boston purchased his contract for 1952. After stints with the Red Sox (1952-55) and Chicago Cubs (1958-59), he was traded to Cincinnati in December 1959 with Lou Jackson and Lee Walls for Frank Thomas — a deal that launched his best years. Card #524 catches him in that first Reds season, a short-printed high number from the scarce 507-572 series: in 1960 Henry became Cincinnati's closer, saving 17 games and earning selection to both 1960 All-Star Games. He helped the Reds to their first pennant in 21 years in 1961, saving 16 games and pitching in two World Series games against the Yankees. In 1964 he posted a sparkling 0.87 ERA. Teammates nicknamed him "Gabby" for his famously quiet nature. He pitched until age 41, closing out a 16-year career with the Giants, Pirates and Astros.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 328 | 1 | 16 | 126 | 109 | 52 | 11 | 12 | 1 |
| SGC | 17 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 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 #524 card?
It is card #524 of the 572-card 1960 Topps Baseball set, picturing Bill Henry.
Why is #524 harder to find?
It sits in the high-number series, #507-572, printed last and distributed late in the 1960 season when fewer packs were bought. Those 66 cards are the toughest run in the set and carry the twenty Sport Magazine All-Stars.
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.