1958 Topps
1958 · Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. (Brooklyn, NY)
495 cards including the first All-Star subset (#475-495). Roger Maris RC #47, Orlando Cepeda RC #343, and Ted Williams #1.
Key Facts
- Release
- 1958
- Manufacturer
- Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. (Brooklyn, NY)
- Distribution
- One card plus bubble gum per nickel pack; first season with both Mays and the franchise in San Francisco
- Card stock
- Color cardstock with solid one-color player background, 2½″ × 3½″
- Printer / Designer
- Sy Berger (Topps) — debut of the dedicated All-Star subset (#475–495)
- Series
- Single 494-card issue plus the All-Star subset; numerous yellow-letter variations across the set
- Total cards
- 534
Key Cards
Mickey Mantle (#150)
Mantle anchoring the Yankees during their World Series run.
Willie Mays (#5)
Mays's first card as a San Francisco Giant after the franchise's move west.
Hank Aaron (#30)
Aaron coming off his MVP campaign — Braves dynasty in full swing.
Roger Maris RC (#47)
Maris's rookie card — three years before his 61-HR season would put him in the Mantle conversation.
Roberto Clemente (#52)
Clemente during his sophomore-prime season — Pirates outfielder.
Sandy Koufax (#187)
Sandy's last Brooklyn-labeled card — the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles this season.
Ted Williams (#1)
Splendid Splinter holds the leadoff slot — final years of his Hall of Fame career.
Stan Musial (#476)
Stan the Man in the inaugural Topps All-Star subset — first AS subset card.
Ernie Banks (#310)
Mr. Cub during his first NL MVP season — 47 HR at shortstop.
Frank Robinson (#285)
F. Robby coming off two All-Star selections — Reds star outfielder.
Brooks Robinson (#307)
Brooks Robinson's first card without the rookie designation.
Whitey Ford (#320)
Chairman of the Board anchoring the Yankees rotation in their World Series-winning season.