Offered from an expert-built 1960 Topps set known for its exceptional quality and consistency, this PSA NM-MT 8 card presents well, with strong color and well-defined features that reflect the care taken in building the set. Find many of these top-quality singles in this auction. The population report for #501 shows how challenging they are to improve on, with just six higher!

Rookie catcher Bob Schmidt played his best ball during his first season, playing 127 games and reaching the All-Star Game in 1958. He delivered excellent defense and modest hitting through 1962, when the demands of constant crouching caught up with his ability to outcompete younger guys with better knees. Even so, his acumen for calling games and managing lineups helped him find the second career that every player needed in that era.