Bob Rush - 1957 Topps #137
1957 Topps #137 Bob Rush
About Bob Rush
Robert Ransom "Bob" Rush (1925-2011) was a right-handed pitcher who anchored the Chicago Cubs rotation throughout the 1950s. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan and raised in South Bend, Indiana, he signed with the Cubs and, after a World War II Army stint under Patton's Third Army, reached the majors in 1948. The 6-foot-4 workhorse earned the nickname "The South Bend Skyscraper," coined by Cubs sportswriter Edward Burns for his height and Indiana roots. Rush was a National League All-Star in 1950 and 1952, his finest year, when he went 17-11 with a 2.70 ERA and once reeled off 32 consecutive scoreless innings. Traded to the Milwaukee Braves in December 1957, he finally reached the postseason, starting Game 3 of the 1958 World Series against the Yankees. Over 13 seasons with the Cubs, Braves, and White Sox he went 127-152 with a 3.65 ERA, 118 complete games, and 16 shutouts. This 1957 Topps card captures his final Cubs season before the trade.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 635 | 2 | 23 | 236 | 212 | 96 | 45 | 20 | 1 |
| SGC | 36 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
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 Bob Rush card?
It is card #137 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 Rush, Chicago Cubs.
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 2026-07-05.