1960 Topps #247 Gil McDougald
About Gil McDougald
Gil McDougald signed with the Yankees for a $1,000 bonus in 1948 out of San Francisco's semipro Bayside Braves and broke into the majors on April 20, 1951. He capped his rookie year by hitting the first grand slam by a rookie in World Series history, then narrowly beat out Minnie Miñoso for American League Rookie of the Year. Over ten seasons - all with New York - McDougald shuttled between second base, third base, and shortstop, leading AL infielders in double plays at all three spots in different years and helping the Yankees to eight pennants and five World Series titles as a five-time All-Star. His career carries a sobering footnote: on May 7, 1957, a line drive off his bat struck Cleveland's Herb Score in the eye, derailing the young pitcher's career. McDougald also battled worsening hearing loss, the result of a batting-practice line drive in 1955, before retiring after the 1960 season pictured on this card, at just 32.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 561 | 0 | 30 | 165 | 184 | 100 | 42 | 40 | 0 |
| SGC | 59 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-08-20. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8), and PSA's qualified grades are counted separately from the straight-grade rows shown here. 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 #247 card?
It is card #247 of the 572-card 1960 Topps Baseball set, picturing Gil McDougald.
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 2026-08-20.