1960 Topps #189 Don McMahon
About Don McMahon
Don McMahon broke in with the Milwaukee Braves on June 30, 1957, during their pennant drive, and pitched all three of his relief appearances in that fall's World Series without allowing a run as Milwaukee beat the Yankees. In 1958 he made the NL All-Star team, his only selection, and helped the Braves return to the Series. Signed by Boston Braves scout John "Honey" Russell in 1950, McMahon spent two years in the Army before reaching the majors at 27, then worked almost exclusively in relief for 18 seasons and seven clubs. This 1960 Topps card catches him in his fourth season with Milwaukee, a rough year on the mound (3-6, 5.94 ERA) sandwiched between two of his better ones. He went on to Houston, Cleveland, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, and San Francisco, adding a second championship ring with the 1968 Tigers. He retired in 1974 with 152 saves, 1,003 strikeouts, and 874 games pitched — at the time trailing only Hoyt Wilhelm, Lindy McDaniel, and Cy Young.
Sources: Wikipedia · SABR BioProject · Baseball-Reference
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 433 | 0 | 16 | 177 | 158 | 49 | 19 | 14 | 0 |
| SGC | 22 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
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 #189 card?
It is card #189 of the 572-card 1960 Topps Baseball set, picturing Don McMahon.
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.