1957 Topps #141 Al Aber
About Al Aber
Albert Julius Aber was a left-handed pitcher born July 31, 1927, in Cleveland, Ohio. A graduate of West Technical High School, he signed with his hometown Cleveland Indians in 1946 at age 19 and reached the majors on September 15, 1950, when he won his debut with a complete game. His career was interrupted by military service during the Korean War in 1951 and 1952. Aber pitched for the Indians (1950, 1953), Detroit Tigers (1953-1957), and Kansas City Athletics (1957). His best season came in 1955 with Detroit, when he appeared in 39 games and went 6-3 with a 3.38 ERA. Over 168 big-league games he compiled a 24-25 record, a 4.18 ERA, and 169 strikeouts. After baseball he worked as a sales representative, and he died May 20, 1993, in Garfield Heights, Ohio. This 1957 Topps card captures Aber near the end of his major-league run.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 513 | 0 | 16 | 203 | 151 | 82 | 40 | 21 | 0 |
| SGC | 22 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-07-05. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8). PSA counts are straight-graded (the +/Q qualifier rows are excluded).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1957 Topps Al Aber card?
It is card #141 of the 1957 Topps Baseball set - the 407-card, 2-1/2 by 3-1/2 inch set that was Topps' first at the modern standard card size, with full-color photography and complete career stats on the back. It pictures Al Aber, Detroit Tigers.
How many cards are in the 1957 Topps set?
407 numbered cards. Collectors usually count 408 because #176 Gene Baker exists in an error ('Bakep') and a corrected back. The PSA master set adds the 8 checklists, 4 contest cards and the Lucky Penny for 421 items.
Sources: PSA CardFacts, Beckett, BaseballCardPedia, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and hobby press-sheet research (Net54 / Topps Archives). Card data compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-10.