An exemplary PSA MINT 9 from a 1960 Topps set offered as singles this year by Love of the Game. Cards at this level display terrific overall quality and this #336 stands out for its color and clarity, with centering a touch northward. The population report contains none graded higher!

Ike Delock peaked as versatile starter and reliever for Boston about the time this card came out and remained in the area for many years after his MLB career. It was rare for Red Sox pitchers to spend lengthy careers there and his 11 seasons set a mark that stood for over 20 years before Bob Stanley broke it (1977-1989).