1960 Topps #305 Richie Ashburn
About Richie Ashburn
Ashburn broke into pro ball in 1945 with the Utica Blue Sox, where manager Eddie Sawyer converted him from catcher to center fielder and teammates hung the nickname "Whitey" on him for his blond hair. He reached the Phillies in 1948 and started that summer's All-Star Game as a 21-year-old rookie, then spent 12 seasons anchoring Philadelphia's outfield and leadoff spot. A pure spray hitter who finished with 2,574 hits against 29 home runs, he won NL batting titles in 1955 and 1958 and piled up more hits than anyone in baseball during the 1950s. His relay throw that nailed Cal Abrams at the plate on the last day of 1950 set up Dick Sisler's pennant-winning homer for the "Whiz Kids." Ted Williams dubbed him "Putt-Putt" for legs that seemed to have twin motors, and his glove was just as famous — his 5,803 putouts rank third among center fielders, behind only Willie Mays and Tris Speaker. Dealt to the Cubs after the 1959 season, Ashburn anchored Chicago's outfield in 1960-61 — the seasons pictured on this Topps card — before closing his career with the 1962 Mets. The Veterans Committee inducted him into the Hall of Fame in 1995.
Sources: Wikipedia · SABR BioProject · Baseball-Reference
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 1,027 | 0 | 11 | 170 | 277 | 280 | 139 | 150 | 0 |
| SGC | 183 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 28 | 51 | 56 | 38 | 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 #305 card?
It is card #305 of the 572-card 1960 Topps Baseball set, picturing Richie Ashburn.
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.