1955 Topps #83 Tom Brewer
1955 Topps #83 Tom Brewer
About Tom Brewer
A right-handed pitcher out of Wadesboro, North Carolina, Tom Brewer starred at Elon College before Red Sox scout Mace Brown signed him in April 1951 for a $6,000 bonus. He went 19-3 with a 2.55 ERA for the Class D High Point-Thomasville Hi-Toms that summer, then served two years in the Army before reaching Boston. Brewer spent his entire eight-year major-league career (1954-1961) with the Red Sox, and this 1955 Topps card is his rookie card. His signature season came in 1956, when he went 19-9 and earned his lone All-Star selection; in the All-Star Game at Washington's Griffith Stadium he surrendered a home run to Stan Musial. A fine athlete who hit and ran well enough that Lou Boudreau likened him to Bob Lemon, Brewer finished 91-82 with a 4.00 ERA, 733 strikeouts, 75 complete games, and 13 shutouts before shoulder trouble ended his career at age 30 in 1961.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 544 | 0 | 2 | 87 | 136 | 140 | 94 | 85 | 0 |
| SGC | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-06-26. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8); totals are summed across each grader's listed variations.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1955 Topps Tom Brewer card?
It is card #83 of 206 in the 1955 Topps set - Topps' first fully horizontal design. It pictures the Boston Red Sox player, and is his rookie card.
Is the 1955 Topps Tom Brewer valuable?
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Sources: Trading Card Database, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Baseball-Almanac. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-01.