Top 20 Recent Vintage Purchases - #8 1962 Topps Frank Robinson All Star

The #8 card in my countdown is this sweet looking 1962 Topps All-Star card of Frank Robinson.

I am a huge fan of the 1962 wood border and also a fan of Frank Robinson. I recall the days in the early 80s when he was managing the Giants and hearing stories of him winning the MVP in both leagues.  How did someone with his talent end up getting traded in the prime of his career?

Prior cards in the countdown:

#20 - 1964 Topps Don Larsen

#19 – 1967 Topps Willie Mays Checklist

#18 – 1960 Topps Johnny Antonelli All Star

#17 – 1967 Topps Juan Marichal

#16 – 1967 Topps Whitey Ford

#15 – 1960 Leaf Orlando Cepeda

#14 – 1968 Topps Harmon Killebrew

#13 – 1959 Topps NL Hitting Kings Willie Mays and Richie Ashburn

#12 – 1966 Topps Eddie Mathews

#11 – 1961 Topps Willie Mays MVP

#10 – 1952 Bowman Jim Hearn
#9 - 1959 Topps Orlando Cepeda