Collect Hall of Famer Don Drysdale
Don Drysdale’s legacy in baseball is defined by power, toughness, and a commanding presence on the mound. He anchored the Dodgers’ rotation during one of the franchise’s golden eras and built a reputation as one of the most feared pitchers of his time.
Known for his fearless approach and fierce competitiveness, Drysdale set the tone every time he took the ball. For collectors, his cards represent more than just dominant performances. They reflect a no-nonsense legend whose impact still echoes through the game.
Top Don Drysdale Cards
1957 Topps Baseball #18 Don Drysdale RC
player Info
• hall of famer
• nine-time all-star
Set Info
• 407-card set
what they said
• “Hitters would dig a hole and really get anchored with their back foot. Willie Mays dug in sometimes with both feet and he looked up and realized it was Drysdale. I don’t think he was even thinking at the time. He called time out and filled up the hole as if to say, ‘I made a mistake. I didn’t realize he was pitching.’ VROOOOM, down he went.” – former dodgers teammate Jeff Torborg
1958 Topps Baseball #25 Don Drysdale
player Info
• 1962 cy young award winner
• three-time world series champion
Set Info
• 494-card set
What They Said
• “He hit me more than anyone else. He kept me going like a rocking chair. That night, I always felt like I had been wrestling a bear. I was so tired when I left the ballpark. But I respected him for the way he went about his job.” – hall of famer Frank Robinson
1964 Topps Venezuela Baseball #120 Don Drysdale
player Info
• 1962 MLB wins leader
• Three-time MLB strikeout leader
set Info
• 370-card set
What They Said
• “I know Don Drysdale is trying to hit me. He’ll even come to the batting cage and say, ‘Where do you want it today, big boy?’” – hall of famer mickey mantle
1968 Topps Baseball #145 Don Drysdale
player info
• no. 53 is retired by the dodgers
• made mlb debut on april 17, 1956
Set Info
• 598-card set
What They Said
• “I hate all hitters. I start a game mad and I stay that way until it’s over.” – Don Drysdale
1965 Topps Baseball #260 Don Drysdale
player Info
• set an mlb record for consecutive shutouts
• st. louis cardinals hall of famer
Set Info
• 787-card set
what they said
• “Direction of the spin and the speed of rotation the same on all fast ball pitches. Angle of delivery is the same, stride is wide and his body is in all pitches. The pitching hand, and placement on fast and curve ball needs no coaching. He is good.” – baseball lifer branch rickey
