1961 Topps Roberto Clemente #388 BGS 6

The 1961 Topps Roberto Clemente card #388 is a classic piece of baseball history, capturing "The Great One" during a pivotal era of his legendary career. Released the same year Clemente won his first National League batting title and his first Gold Glove Award, this card is a must-have for serious collectors of vintage baseball and Hall of Fame legends.

Graded BGS 6, this card preserves the vibrant colors and iconic design of the 1961 Topps set, making it a standout addition to any collection celebrating one of the game's most influential figures.

Card Details

• Year: 1961
• Set: Topps
• Card Number: 388
• Grading Company: BGS
• Grade: 6

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 98
• Population in Higher Grades: 269
• Total Graded Population: 829

Career Highlights

• Played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1972.
• Played for the Montreal Royals in the International League in 1954.
• Played for the Cangrejeros de Santurce in the Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League starting in 1952.
• Two-time World Series champion with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1960 and 1971.
• Named National League MVP in 1966 and World Series MVP in 1971.
• Twelve-time All-Star and twelve-time Gold Glove Award winner.
• Led the National League in batting average in 1961, 1964, 1965, and 1967.
• Achieved the historic milestone of 3,000 career hits.
• Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973.