1962 Topps Roberto Clemente #10 SGC 92 NM-MT+ 8.5 Pittsburgh Pirates HOF

A Topps Classic

This 1962 Topps Roberto Clemente #10, certified SGC 92 NM-MT+ 8.5, captures the Pittsburgh Pirates legend during the prime of his Hall of Fame career. The instantly recognizable wood-grain design gives this issue a distinctive vintage character, while Clemente's appearance makes it one of the standout subjects in the 1962 Topps set.

There is something especially memorable about a Clemente card from this era. It combines the visual character of early-1960s Topps with a player whose reputation has only grown stronger with time. For collectors of vintage baseball, Pittsburgh Pirates history, and Hall of Fame cards, 1962 Topps #10 is a particularly appealing combination of player, design, and era.

The Great Roberto Clemente

Clemente was far more than a great hitter. Over his 18-year Major League career, he compiled a .317 lifetime batting average and exactly 3,000 hits, placing him among the most accomplished hitters in baseball history. In right field, his excellence was just as remarkable, earning him 12 Gold Glove Awards and establishing him as one of the game's premier defensive players.

His legacy, however, cannot be measured by statistics alone. Clemente was deeply committed to humanitarian work, and that commitment became part of the story of his life. On December 31, 1972, at only 38 years old, he lost his life when the cargo plane carrying relief supplies for earthquake survivors in Nicaragua crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. His body was never recovered. The tragedy transformed Clemente from a baseball legend into an enduring symbol of generosity, courage, and humanitarian service.

High-Grade SGC Example

The card is certified SGC 92 NM-MT+ 8.5, placing it in a highly desirable grade for collectors of vintage Topps baseball. Based on the supplied SGC population information, more than 2,300 examples are represented in the report, with only 12 graded NM-MT+ and just two rated higher. That makes the condition and population position an important part of this example's collector appeal.

Why Collectors Remember It

Cards like this remain compelling because the subject transcends the game itself. Clemente's statistical achievements, defensive brilliance, Pittsburgh Pirates identity, and extraordinary humanitarian legacy give the card significance well beyond its original place in a baseball-card set. This 1962 Topps #10 is an excellent fit for collectors building Clemente, vintage Topps, Hall of Fame, or Pittsburgh Pirates collections.

Certification: SGC 92 NM-MT+ 8.5. Please review the photographs and certification details carefully to confirm the exact card and holder shown.