This is a rare chance at one of the best examples for an elite star during his career peak. Future Hall of Famer Eddie Mathews won the NL home run title in 1959, outslugging Willie Mays and Hank Aaron during their own top eras, continuing his run to over 500 career circuit clouts. This standout PSA MINT 9 comes from a legendary 1960 Topps collector who now offers its key cards in our auction. The crisp borders, deep color, and excellent photo composition show Mathews at his pinnacle, defining excellence for third baseman league wide.

1959 saw Eddie Mathews at the midpoint of eight straight All-Star seasons and he succeeded at the plate thanks to an excellent batting eye and technique, well beyond relying on power alone. Eddie walked as often as he struck out and grounded into far fewer double plays than typical sluggers, ranking behind Mantle alone for post-WWII sluggers who avoided those rally-killing extra outs.