1957 Topps #120 Bob Lemon
About Bob Lemon
Bob Lemon signed with Cleveland at 17 for $100 a month, debuted in September 1941 as a third baseman, and only became a pitcher in 1946, when reports of his Navy-team pitching during World War II convinced manager Lou Boudreau to move him to the mound. The conversion produced a Hall of Famer: seven 20-win seasons (1948-50, 1952-54, 1956), seven straight All-Star selections (1948-54), and a 207-128, 3.23-ERA career spent entirely with the Indians. In 1948 he no-hit Detroit 2-0 on June 30, then won two World Series games with a 1.65 ERA as Cleveland took its first title since 1920; his 23-7 season anchored the 111-win 1954 pennant winners. “Lem” also slugged 37 career home runs, among the most ever by a pitcher. He later managed the 1978 Yankees to a World Series championship after taking over midseason. Cleveland retired his No. 21 in 1998; Cooperstown called in 1976. This card catches the veteran ace fresh off his final 20-win campaign.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 1,040 | 0 | 15 | 193 | 290 | 253 | 145 | 144 | 0 |
| SGC | 165 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 29 | 29 | 38 | 55 | 3 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-07-05. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1957 Topps Bob Lemon card?
It is card #120 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 Bob Lemon, Cleveland Indians.
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 2026-10-13.