1962 Topps #340 Don Drysdale PSA 8

1962 Topps #340 Don Drysdale PSA 8 - A Cy Young Champion 

Don Drysdale wasn’t just dominant—he was intimidating. A fierce competitor with a blistering fastball and a fearless demeanor, Drysdale became the ace of the Los Angeles Dodgers during one of the franchise’s most successful eras. By 1962, he was already a two-time All-Star and former World Series champion, known for brushing batters off the plate and leading the league in strikeouts. That very season, he’d go on to win the Cy Young Award, cementing his place as one of the premier pitchers in the game and a cornerstone of the Dodgers' rotation alongside Sandy Koufax.

This 1962 Topps #340 card captures Drysdale at the peak of his powers. The woodgrain border design, unique to the '62 set, adds a classic vintage feel and remains one of the most distinctive looks in Topps history. Graded PSA 8, this example features crisp registration, rich color, and sharp edges, all the more impressive given how notoriously difficult this set is to find in high grade due to chipping along the brown borders. The image of Drysdale in his Dodgers cap, poised and confident, is a fitting tribute to his larger-than-life presence on the mound.

For collectors of Hall of Fame pitchers, Dodgers legends, or those building a high-grade 1962 Topps set, this card offers both visual impact and significant historical weight. Drysdale wasn’t just a star—he was a statement every time he took the mound. And this card captures that fire with the sharp, no-nonsense style that defined his career.