1960 Topps #44 Bobby Locke
About Bobby Locke
Lawrence "Bobby" Locke broke into pro ball in 1953, signed by Cleveland scout Laddie Placek for a $6,000 bonus after a standout Fayette County, Pennsylvania prep career that included a state championship one-hitter and a berth in the 1952 Sandlot Classic at the Polo Grounds. He led the Florida State League with 247 strikeouts as a 19-year-old with Class D Daytona Beach, then lost two seasons to military service before reaching Cleveland in June 1959. His 1960 Topps card, a recognized rookie issue, catches him in his finest big-league season: career highs of 11 starts and 123 innings, and both shutouts of his career, on his way to a 3.37 ERA. Locke stayed with the Indians through a full 1961 season before a nine-year, five-club journey through St. Louis, Philadelphia, Cincinnati and California, finishing 16-15 in 165 games. His favorite memory: plunking Ted Williams in his major-league debut, after which the Splendid Splinter told reporters, "that kid really throws hard."
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 251 | 0 | 8 | 72 | 98 | 38 | 21 | 14 | 0 |
| SGC | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 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 #44 card?
It is card #44 of the 572-card 1960 Topps Baseball set, picturing Bobby Locke.
Is 1960 Topps #44 a rookie card?
Yes - #44 is the 1960 Topps rookie card of Bobby Locke.
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.