Bobby G. Smith - 1957 Topps #384
1957 Topps #384 Bobby G. Smith
About Bobby G. Smith
Bobby Gene Smith (May 28, 1934 - November 24, 2015) was an outfielder who signed with the St. Louis Cardinals as an amateur free agent in 1952. After tearing up the minors - hitting .370 with 206 hits for Class C Fresno in 1955 and 21 homers at Class AA Houston in 1956 - he won the Cardinals' Opening Day center field job in 1957 under manager Fred Hutchinson. In his April 16, 1957 debut at Cincinnati he went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer off Art Fowler in a 13-4 win, but he hit only .211 that season and lost the job to Ken Boyer by May 20. Over eight seasons (1957-1965) with the Cardinals, Phillies, Mets, Cubs and Angels he played 376 games and batted .243. Because three Bob Smiths reached the majors in 1958, writers called him 'Bobby Gene' to avoid confusion. This is his Topps rookie card.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 472 | 0 | 8 | 104 | 184 | 123 | 33 | 20 | 0 |
| SGC | 22 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 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 Bobby G. Smith card?
It is card #384 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 G. Smith, St. Louis Cardinals.
Is the 1957 Topps Bobby G. Smith #384 a rookie card?
Yes - it carries the rookie-card designation in the 1957 Topps set.
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.