1959 Topps #387 Don Drysdale PSA MINT 9

1959 Topps #387 Don Drysdale PSA 9 – The Power Arm of the Dodgers Dynasty

By 1959, Don Drysdale had cemented himself as one of the most dominant and intimidating pitchers in the National League. At just 22 years old, the towering right-hander was already a fixture atop the Dodgers’ rotation, known for his blistering fastball, fearless approach inside, and uncanny ability to control the strike zone. That year, he helped lead Los Angeles to a World Series championship, establishing the foundation for a decade of pitching excellence that would define the franchise. Over his storied career, Drysdale would earn three 20-win seasons, five All-Star selections, and a Cy Young Award, securing his place among baseball’s great power pitchers.

The 1959 Topps #387 card captures Drysdale during the golden years of Dodgers baseball — a moment in time when the team’s success in Los Angeles was beginning to take shape. The vivid red background and crisp portrait make this issue one of the more striking designs of the set. This PSA 9 Mint example stands out as one of the finest known, exhibiting exceptional color saturation, clean borders, near-perfect centering, and impeccable surface gloss. Given the 1959 set’s susceptibility to edge chipping and print flaws, finding one in this level of preservation is exceedingly rare.

A near-perfect relic from one of the most talent-rich Dodgers eras, the 1959 Topps Don Drysdale PSA 9 embodies both the brilliance of a Hall of Fame career and the artistry of vintage baseball design.