On Display: 1960 Topps Hank Aaron – PSA 9 MINT
Issued: 1960 by Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
Card Number: #300
Population: 9 in PSA 9; None Higher
Career Highlights: All-Time RBI & Total Base Leader | 755 Home Runs | Hall of Fame Inductee, 1982
“My motto was always to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling bad, the only thing to do was keep swinging.” – Hank Aaron
This stunning 1960 Topps Hank Aaron card, graded PSA 9 MINT, stands as one of the finest nine examples ever authenticated—with none graded higher out of over 4,800 submissions.
Known as “Hammerin’ Hank,” Henry Aaron was a pillar of excellence in Major League Baseball. By the 1960 season—when this card was issued—Aaron had already established himself as a force of nature. That year alone, he led the National League with 126 RBIs and belted 40 home runs, continuing a career that would ultimately rewrite baseball’s record books. Aaron would go on to tally 755 home runs, 2,297 RBIs, and 6,856 total bases, the latter two still standing as all-time records.
What sets this card apart visually is its exceptional centering—a rarity for the 1960 Topps series. Perfectly balanced with a clean 50/50 alignment, this card’s layout defies the manufacturing inconsistencies common to the era. Its bold, full-color portrait, paired with a dynamic black-and-white action shot, captures Aaron in his prime. The snow-white borders, razor-sharp corners, and flawless surfaces further underscore the card’s near-pristine preservation. Only a slight natural factory edge cut prevents it from achieving a perfect PSA 10—a grade no 1960 Topps Aaron card has ever received.
The vibrant color scheme and fine detail reflect not just the aesthetic of the era, but also the quiet confidence and resilience that defined Aaron’s career. As one of the most beloved and respected figures in baseball history—and a symbol of dignity and perseverance in the face of adversity—Aaron’s story is inseparable from the game’s evolution.