1957 Topps #195 Bobby Avila
Uncorrected error: "Needed" mispelled "neeed" It was never corrected, so there is only one version of the card.
The #176 "Bakep" error: the back header reads "EUGENF W. BAKEP," the whole name garbled on the printing plate. It is the ONLY error Topps corrected in 1957, which is why the error back carries the premium — a PSA population near 215, topping out at PSA 8.
About Bobby Avila
Roberto Francisco Ávila González was born April 2, 1924, in Veracruz, Mexico. He starred in the Mexican League with Puebla before the Cleveland Indians signed him in 1947, reaching the majors in 1949. A second baseman, Ávila spent a decade with Cleveland (1949-1958) and earned three All-Star selections (1952, 1954, 1955). His peak came in 1954, when he hit .341 to win the American League batting title, becoming the first Mexican-born player to lead the AL in hitting, and was named The Sporting News AL Player of the Year. That season he helped Cleveland win 111 games and the pennant, though the Indians were swept by the New York Giants in the World Series. He finished with 1,296 hits and a .281 average over 11 seasons. Known in Mexico as 'Beto,' short for Roberto, he adopted 'Bobby' in the States. He later served as president of the Mexican League and mayor of Veracruz, and entered the Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971. This 1957 Topps card (#195) carries an uncorrected error: 'needed' misspelled 'neeed' on the back.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 497 | 5 | 14 | 154 | 170 | 88 | 41 | 25 | 0 |
| SGC | 26 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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 Bobby Avila card?
It is card #195 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 Bobby Avila, 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.