This stalwart of the World Champion Pirates comes from a top-tier 1960 Topps graded set, now available as singles for this auction. Beautiful, bright color, spotless borders, and sharp corners justify its PSA MINT 9 grade. The population report shows just 18 at this level, with none higher.

Smoky Burgess set almost every pinch-hitting record in baseball during his decorated career, making at least one All-Star season on the strength of his uncanny ability to come off the bench and produce in crucial situations. His excellent defense and keen eye at the plate proved invaluable to Pittsburgh's 1960 World Series win.