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1960 Topps Roger Maris #565
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Why this card matters
This card was issued the year before Maris hit his historic 61 home runs in 1961, breaking Babe Ruth's single-season home run record. Maris also won the AL MVP Award in 1960, making this card highly significant as it captures him at the peak of his early stardom. As a high-number series card (#565 falls in the coveted high-number series, typically cards #507–572), it was printed in far smaller quantities than lower-series cards, making it significantly scarcer and more desirable to collectors.
Parallels & Print Runs
None — 1960 Topps had no official parallel program
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This era predates the modern parallel era; all cards were issued in a single version
Notable Variants
- ◆ High-number series scarcity (cards #507–572 were printed in limited quantities as they were released late in the season and had lower distribution)
- ◆ No known short print variants specific to this card beyond the inherent high-number scarcity
Population Context
As a high-number card of a legendary player, this card is well-represented in PSA's population but grading high is difficult. PSA 8 (NM-MT) examples are relatively scarce and command strong premiums. The majority of graded copies tend to fall in the PSA 4–6 range due to typical centering, print quality, and surface issues common to 1960 Topps high-number cards. PSA 9s are extremely rare and PSA 10s are essentially nonexistent for this card.
Collector Notes
Collectors should pay close attention to centering, which is notoriously problematic on 1960 Topps high-number cards — left-to-right miscuts are very common. Also watch for print spots, staining, and paper stock issues. The high-number series cards were often found only in certain regional markets or sold as separate packs, contributing to their scarcity. Back-to-front print alignment can also be an issue. Because Maris won the 1960 AL MVP and broke Ruth's HR record the following year, this card is one of the most sought-after cards from the 1960 Topps set. Condition-sensitive pricing means even small grade differences represent significant value jumps.
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