Brooks Lawrence - 1957 Topps #66
1957 Topps #66 Brooks Lawrence
About Brooks Lawrence
Brooks Ulysses Lawrence (1925–2000) came out of Springfield, Ohio, served in the Army during World War II, and pitched at Miami University before signing into Cleveland's farm system. Drafted by St. Louis, he and Bill Greason integrated the Cardinals' Triple-A Columbus club in 1954; called up that June at age 29, he beat Pittsburgh in his debut and finished 15-6 as a rookie. Cardinals manager Eddie Stanky dubbed him 'The Bull' for his powerful presence on the mound. Traded to Cincinnati, Lawrence opened 1956 with 13 consecutive wins — a Reds record — made the National League All-Star team, and finished 19-10, denied a shot at 20 when manager Birdie Tebbetts shelved him down the stretch. This card caught him at his peak: he won 16 more in 1957. He retired in 1960 at 69-62 with 481 strikeouts, later worked for the Reds' front office, and entered the Reds Hall of Fame in 1976.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 508 | 0 | 15 | 154 | 175 | 106 | 39 | 19 | 0 |
| SGC | 32 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 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 Brooks Lawrence card?
It is card #66 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 Brooks Lawrence, Cincinnati Redlegs.
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.