1960 Topps #359 Buddy Gilbert
About Buddy Gilbert
Drew Edward "Buddy" Gilbert broke into pro ball with Cincinnati in 1954, signing for a $5,000 bonus after a tryout at Crosley Field. A 6-foot-3 outfielder out of Knoxville, Tennessee, and the University of Tennessee, he spent eight seasons in the Reds' system, highlighted by a .282 average, 24 home runs and 84 RBI for the 1959 Nashville Vols. That performance earned him a September call-up, and he appeared in seven games for Cincinnati, six of them in right field. Gilbert went 3-for-20, with both of his career homers -- solo shots off Pittsburgh's Jim Umbricht and Dick Hall -- coming in his final two games. He drew praise for his powerful throwing arm, once outgunning future Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente in a contest. A salary dispute with GM Gabe Paul cost him a shot at the 1960 roster, and he closed out his career in the minors before building a banking and real estate career in Knoxville. His 1960 Topps card #359 is recognized as his rookie card.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 380 | 0 | 13 | 152 | 130 | 58 | 16 | 11 | 0 |
| SGC | 14 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 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 #359 card?
It is card #359 of the 572-card 1960 Topps Baseball set, picturing Buddy Gilbert.
Is 1960 Topps #359 a rookie card?
Yes - #359 is the 1960 Topps rookie card of Buddy Gilbert.
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.