1960 Topps #272 Fred Green
About Fred Green
Fred Allen Green starred in three sports at Titusville High School in New Jersey before the Pirates signed the left-hander in 1952, part of Branch Rickey's youth-scouting wave jokingly called "Rickey's Dinks." After climbing Pittsburgh's farm system and a two-year Army stint, the 6-foot-4 southpaw reached the majors for good in 1959. His best year was 1960: career highs of 45 appearances, an 8-4 record, three saves and a 3.21 ERA out of the bullpen as the Pirates won the pennant. That July, The Sporting News called Green and closer Roy Face the National League's best bullpen combination, and after the season Green made the paper's 1960 All-Star Rookie team — the honor marked on his Topps rookie card. Pittsburgh's stunning World Series upset of the Yankees remains his career highlight, even though he was hit hard in three relief outings, twice victimized by Mickey Mantle homers. He later pitched for Washington before closing his career with the Pirates in 1964.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 488 | 6 | 36 | 220 | 131 | 65 | 16 | 14 | 0 |
| SGC | 24 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 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 #272 card?
It is card #272 of the 572-card 1960 Topps Baseball set, picturing Fred Green.
Is 1960 Topps #272 a rookie card?
Yes - #272 is the 1960 Topps rookie card of Fred Green.
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.