Cal McLish - 1957 Topps #364
1957 Topps #364 Cal McLish
Uncorrected error: '44 Season Missing in Stats. 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 Cal McLish
Calvin Coolidge Julius Caesar Tuskahoma McLish carried one of baseball's most memorable names, chosen by a father finally granted the chance to name a child. A right-handed pitcher (and switch-hitter) from Anadarko, Oklahoma, McLish signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1944, scouted by Tom Greenwade, and debuted at 18 that same year. He then served in the Army's 3rd Infantry Division in Europe, earning two battle stars before resuming his career. Over 15 big-league seasons he pitched for the Dodgers, Pirates, Cubs, Indians, Reds, White Sox, and Phillies, finishing 92-92 with a 4.01 ERA, 713 strikeouts, and 1,609 innings. His finest years came with Cleveland: 16-8 with a 2.99 ERA in 1958, then 19-8 in 1959, when he made the American League All-Star team and earned the save in the AL's 5-3 win. He later became a respected pitching coach and entered the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame in 2009. This 1957 Topps card is his rookie card and carries an uncorrected error, omitting his 1944 season from the statistics.
Sources: Wikipedia · Baseball-Reference · SABR
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 476 | 0 | 14 | 127 | 179 | 89 | 45 | 22 | 0 |
| SGC | 28 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 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 Cal McLish card?
It is card #364 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 Cal McLish, Cleveland Indians.
Is the 1957 Topps Cal McLish #364 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.