1960 Topps #191 Johnny Klippstein
About Johnny Klippstein
Signed out of a 1944 tryout camp, John Calvin Klippstein was lost by the Cardinals to the Dodgers, then taken by the Cubs in the 1949 minor-league draft. He debuted for Chicago on May 3, 1950, a hard-throwing right-hander whose wildness earned him the nickname "The Wild Man of Borneo," after a 1941 film, hung on him during an erratic 1953 season. Traded to Cincinnati, he threw seven hitless innings on May 26, 1956, before a pinch-hitter lifted him in a combined nine-inning no-hitter later decertified by a 1991 rules change. Dealt to the Dodgers in 1958, he earned a ring in the 1959 World Series — the team pictured on his 1960 Topps card (#191), even though Los Angeles had already sold him to Cleveland that April. As an Indian he became a full-time reliever, tying for the American League saves lead with 14, and later anchored Minnesota's bullpen during the Twins' 1965 pennant run. He finished an 18-year career at 101-118 with a 4.24 ERA and 65 saves.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 364 | 1 | 6 | 112 | 150 | 57 | 23 | 15 | 0 |
| SGC | 22 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 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 #191 card?
It is card #191 of the 572-card 1960 Topps Baseball set, picturing Johnny Klippstein.
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.